Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Xiamen, China
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (109元) | 63元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (52元) | 29元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.96 (32元) | 14元 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (5.63元) | 14元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (17元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (23元) | 6元 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (41元) | 40元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (19元) | 11元 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (9元) | 9元 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.66 (24元) | 5.26元 | + 350% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (110元) | 89元 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.02 (13元) | 7元 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (15元) | 12元 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,252 (14,583元) | 5,665元 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,671 (10,820元) | 3,914元 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (884元) | 283元 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,766 (11,439元) | 4,333元 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,255 (8,126元) | 2,425元 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $87 (561元) | 150元 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (217元) | 110元 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $307 (1,988元) | 3,139元 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (860元) | 319元 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (73元) | 28元 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (143元) | 34元 | + 319% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (319元) | 750元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (264元) | 338元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (647元) | 794元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (650元) | 387元 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,047 (168,675元) | 187,300元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (4.86元) | 7元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (656元) | 81元 | + 710% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (106元) | 29元 | + 259% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (61元) | 12元 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (113元) | 30元 | + 275% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (863元) | 150元 | + 475% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (48元) | 22元 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.83 (25元) | 25元 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (31元) | 45元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.43 (29元) | 10元 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (14元) | 8元 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (177元) | 90元 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (317元) | 128元 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (169元) | 105元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 (1,550元) | 1,290元 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (618元) | 358元 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (101元) | 53元 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (33元) | 32元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.49 (36元) | 25元 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (2,952元) | 3,500元 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (9元) | 0.47元 | + 1921% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (491元) | 515元 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (90元) | 15元 | + 518% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 767 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 38,848元 ($5,999) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 18,000元 in Xiamen.
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