In Des Plaines, United States, living costs about $2358 per month for one person and $4892 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Des Plaines are 65% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Des Plaines is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Des Plaines is, on average, 39% lower than in New York City.
Des Plaines is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high cost of living in Des Plaines is primarily driven by elevated rent and utilities. These expenses significantly impact overall affordability.
Food costs in Des Plaines are 16% higher than the European benchmark. This increase can affect overall monthly budgets.
Public transport in Des Plaines is 26% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more budget-friendly option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.9 $ |
| Dinner | 80.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.56 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.75 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.5 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.24 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 68.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 125 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.2 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.85 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 79 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 58.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,446 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,016 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,524 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,535 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,166 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,719 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,595 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.60% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.46 $ |
| Haircut | 27.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 66 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,102 $ |