Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 159% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (6,553 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,298 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (2,162 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (419 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.43 (1,591 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (1,438 Ft) | 936 Ft | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,476 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (1,276 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (722 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (1,017 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (5,767 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 399% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (792 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (849 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 358% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 259% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,456 (882,512 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,673 (601,251 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 590% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (87,102 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,908 (685,704 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 744% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,142 (410,174 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 710% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (36,773 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (20,395 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 482% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 (90,464 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (41,699 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (4,925 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (10,281 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (21,384 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (14,093 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (34,414 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (32,744 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,776 (9,261,575 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 (464 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (27,000 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 277% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (5,079 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (3,362 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (5,108 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (43,696 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,519 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (1,419 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.73 (2,058 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (1,765 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 342% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (707 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (11,731 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 527% | |
| Entertainment | + 212% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 212% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (18,961 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (9,934 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (67,432 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 (36,701 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 379% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (5,340 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 308% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (1,858 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 286% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.68 (2,042 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 (180,115 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (186 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 415% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (25,874 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (5,576 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 406% | |
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TOTAL | + 155% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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