Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein)
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Vaduz | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (CHF 17) | CHF 24 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.78 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.32 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 6 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.55 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 14 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 4.33 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 3.52 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.57 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 2.11 | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 18 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 3.54 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.04 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 3.11 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Vaduz | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,416 (CHF 3,068) | CHF 2,039 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,375 (CHF 2,133) | CHF 1,535 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (CHF 145) | CHF 228 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,044 (CHF 1,836) | CHF 1,202 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,430 (CHF 1,285) | CHF 867 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (CHF 101) | CHF 307 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (CHF 59) | CHF 30 | + 99% | |
40” flat screen tv | $217 (CHF 195) | CHF 1,239 | - 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (CHF 129) | CHF 249 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 23 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $60 (CHF 54) | CHF 40 | + 36% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 56% cheaper than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Vaduz | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (CHF 56) | CHF 154 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (CHF 44) | CHF 91 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (CHF 90) | CHF 166 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (CHF 102) | CHF 277 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Vaduz | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,026 (CHF 25,174) | CHF 23,237 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.11 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.53 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (CHF 74) | CHF 86 | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Vaduz | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (CHF 71) | CHF 80 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.00 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.92 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 2.80 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.66 (CHF 5.08) | CHF 5.23 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.88 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 3.96 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (CHF 31) | CHF 47 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Vaduz | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (CHF 58) | CHF 70 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (CHF 26) | CHF 31 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $242 (CHF 217) | CHF 150 | + 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (CHF 87) | CHF 140 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 18 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (CHF 4.62) | CHF 5.99 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (CHF 5.74) | CHF 5.63 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (CHF 462) | CHF 799 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.64 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 0.45 | + 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (CHF 70) | CHF 146 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (CHF 14) | CHF 7 | + 103% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 453 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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