Cost of living in Waterloo is 41% lower than in Chicago (without rent).
Rent in Waterloo is 49% cheaper than in Chicago.
Cost of living including rent in Waterloo is 46% lower than in Chicago.
Food in Waterloo is 32% cheaper than in Chicago.
Transport in Waterloo is 78% cheaper than in Chicago.
| Waterloo | Chicago | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Waterloo | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.4 $ | 21 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.9 $ | 87.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.02 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.08 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.28 $ | 3.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.63 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.91 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.53 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.05 $ | 16.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.9 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.7 $ | 76.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.3 $ | 16.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 74.6 $ | 126 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.64 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.55 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.81 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 1.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 102 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
187 $ | 156 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.5 $ | 59.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 672 $ | 1,280 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 857 $ | 2,594 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 448 $ | 1,974 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,991 $ | 3,828 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,115 $ | 3,554 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,992 $ | 3,158 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,294 $ | 4,901 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.48 % | 6.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.8 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 13.9 $ | 29.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.1 $ | 95.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.1 $ | 62.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,459 $ | 2,457 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 29,959 $ | 19,423 $ |