Cost of living in Chicago is 31% higher than in Edmonton (without rent).
Rent in Chicago is 65% more expensive than in Edmonton.
Cost of living including rent in Chicago is 49% higher than in Edmonton.
Food in Chicago is 28% more expensive than in Edmonton.
Transport in Chicago is 24% more expensive than in Edmonton.
| Chicago | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chicago | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 87.3 $ | 54.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.7 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.62 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.4 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.12 $ | 1.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.92 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.69 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ | 15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.97 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.86 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.9 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 16.6 $ | 14.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.49 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 76.5 $ | 75 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.6 $ | 20.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 126 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.03 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.65 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.81 $ | 1.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.1 $ | 56.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,280 $ | 726 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,594 $ | 1,272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,974 $ | 929 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,828 $ | 1,576 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,554 $ | 2,798 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,158 $ | 2,233 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,901 $ | 3,052 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 6.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.1 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Haircut | 29.3 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.5 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.2 $ | 50.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,457 $ | 745 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,423 $ | 8,270 $ |