Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Xiamen, China
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (112元) | 63元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (56元) | 29元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.09 (36元) | 14元 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (5.94元) | 14元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.10 (22元) | 16元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.05 (22元) | 6元 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (50元) | 40元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (26元) | 11元 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (11元) | 9元 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (22元) | 5.26元 | + 322% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (93元) | 89元 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.87 (13元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.87 (20元) | 12元 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,193 (15,630元) | 5,665元 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,609 (11,469元) | 3,914元 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $146 (1,037元) | 283元 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,728 (12,317元) | 4,333元 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $997 (7,106元) | 2,425元 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $75 (535元) | 150元 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (290元) | 110元 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $288 (2,053元) | 3,139元 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (826元) | 319元 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (99元) | 28元 | + 249% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (170元) | 34元 | + 397% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (300元) | 750元 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (294元) | 338元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (637元) | 794元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (795元) | 387元 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,798 (212,394元) | 187,300元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $112 (797元) | 81元 | + 884% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (135元) | 29元 | + 357% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (58元) | 12元 | + 375% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (120元) | 30元 | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (906元) | 150元 | + 504% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (49元) | 22元 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.14 (22元) | 25元 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.23 (37元) | 45元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (26元) | 10元 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (15元) | 8元 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (180元) | 90元 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (283元) | 128元 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (170元) | 105元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $273 (1,946元) | 1,290元 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (472元) | 358元 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (91元) | 53元 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.65 (33元) | 32元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.63 (40元) | 25元 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $387 (2,762元) | 3,500元 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.66 (4.74元) | 0.47元 | + 915% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (566元) | 515元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (86元) | 15元 | + 494% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,080 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Xiamen (China)
For example, you would need at least 40,750元 ($5,717) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 18,000元 in Xiamen.
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