Cost of living in Crown Point is 30% lower than in Chicago (without rent).
Rent in Crown Point is 26% cheaper than in Chicago.
Cost of living including rent in Crown Point is 28% lower than in Chicago.
Food in Crown Point is 17% cheaper than in Chicago.
Transport in Crown Point is 78% cheaper than in Chicago.
| Crown Point | Chicago | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Crown Point | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25 $ | 21 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.5 $ | 87.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.95 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.96 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.79 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.44 $ | 3.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.48 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ | 5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.64 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.67 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.97 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.48 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8 $ | 16.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.19 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.8 $ | 76.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.7 $ | 16.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 111 $ | 126 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.21 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.7 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.54 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 1.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.6 $ | 102 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 156 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70.5 $ | 59.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 956 $ | 1,280 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,645 $ | 2,594 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,312 $ | 1,974 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,055 $ | 3,828 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,060 $ | 3,554 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,965 $ | 3,158 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,203 $ | 4,901 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 6.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.1 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 29.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.6 $ | 95.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.2 $ | 62.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,848 $ | 2,457 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,147 $ | 19,423 $ |