Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 33% more expensive than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 35% more expensive than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $12 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $3.40 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 | $0.87 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.20 | $3.01 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 | $3.87 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 | $3.61 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 | $1.56 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 | $2.81 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $12 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 | $1.83 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 | $1.52 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 27% more expensive than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,462 | $1,721 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,731 | $1,271 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $247 | $361 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,907 | $1,168 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,179 | $978 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $138 | $183 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $55 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 | $195 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 | $87 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $14 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 | $19 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 15% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $41 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 | $62 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 | $66 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 | $83 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 87% more expensive than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,782 | $26,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 | $0.73 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 | $26 | + 188% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 10% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 | $6 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.73 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 15% more expensive than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 | $32 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $21 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 | $8 | + 110% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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