Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Xingtai, China
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (109元) | 27元 | + 300% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (52元) | 29元 | + 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.96 (32元) | 15元 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (5.63元) | 11元 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.66 (17元) | 14元 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (23元) | 16元 | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (41元) | 84元 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (19元) | 7元 | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (9元) | 4.50元 | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.66 (24元) | 6元 | + 268% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (110元) | 99元 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.02 (13元) | 10元 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (15元) | 10元 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 137% | |||
Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,252 (14,583元) | 1,896元 | + 669% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,671 (10,820元) | 1,500元 | + 621% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (884元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,766 (11,439元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,255 (8,126元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $87 (561元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (217元) | 60元 | + 262% | |
40” flat screen tv | $307 (1,988元) | 4,157元 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (860元) | 350元 | + 146% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (73元) | 16元 | + 354% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (143元) | 28元 | + 405% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (319元) | 220元 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (264元) | 240元 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (647元) | 450元 | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (650元) | 400元 | + 63% | |
Transportation | + 164% | |||
Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,047 (168,675元) | 169,565元 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (4.86元) | 7元 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (656元) | 50元 | + 1213% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (106元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (61元) | 20元 | + 207% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (113元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (863元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (48元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.83 (25元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (31元) | 22元 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.43 (29元) | 3.30元 | + 770% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (14元) | 8元 | + 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (177元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 129% | |||
Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (317元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (169元) | 100元 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 (1,550元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (618元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (101元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (33元) | 40元 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.49 (36元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (2,952元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (9元) | 0.20元 | + 4615% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (491元) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (90元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 117% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 12,800元 ($1,977) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,900元 in Xingtai.
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