What does groceries cost in Chicago?

Basic groceries in Chicago cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($4), rice (1kg) ($6), eggs (12 pack) ($4), chicken breast (1kg) ($11), apples (1kg) ($5), bananas (1kg) ($2).

What does dining out cost in Chicago?

Dining out in Chicago: inexpensive meal ($15), mid-range restaurant meal ($87), local beer ($7), coffee ($5).

What does housing cost in Chicago?

Average monthly rent in Chicago: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($1998), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($1425), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($3560), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($2420).

What does transportation cost in Chicago?

Transportation costs in Chicago: public transport ticket ($2.50), monthly transport pass ($75.00), taxi starting fare ($3.25), gasoline per liter ($1.06).

What does utilities cost in Chicago?

Monthly utilities in Chicago: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($174), mobile phone plan ($59), internet ($62).

What does entertainment cost in Chicago?

Entertainment costs in Chicago: gym membership ($63), movie ticket ($22), theater ticket ($236).

What does personal care cost in Chicago?

Personal care items in Chicago: deodorant ($4), shampoo ($6), toothpaste ($2), haircut ($37).

What does clothing cost in Chicago?

Clothing prices in Chicago: sneakers ($95), leather shoes ($139), jeans ($57), dress ($51).

What does healthcare cost in Chicago?

Healthcare costs in Chicago: cold medicine ($10), antibiotics ($44), doctor visit ($127).

What does education cost in Chicago?

Education costs in Chicago: preschool (monthly) ($2106), international school (monthly) ($42300).

What does other expenses cost in Chicago?

Costs in Chicago include: averageSalary ($5160), tv ($258), microwave ($193), laundryDetergent ($9), cleaning ($40).

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United States

Chicago

Illinois

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2,746,388 people • 9:36 PM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Excellent

Nightlife

Excellent

Coffee Culture

Excellent

Street Cleanliness

Good

Work

Coworking

Excellent

Power Reliability

Excellent

Work Cafés

Excellent

Nature

Green Spaces

Excellent

Nearby Beach

Community

Nomad Community

Good

Cost of Living

Total

$4,304

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$460

Food Outside

$585

Base Cost

$220

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Weather

31/08/2025

Air Quality

Good

46/500

Forecast

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23°C

13°C

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WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

295.42 Mbps

Max

999.45 Mbps

Min

1.03 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

41.36 Mbps

Max

629.86 Mbps

Min

0.11 Mbps

Latency

12 ms

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Safety

4/10 - Moderate

Walking at Day

Moderate

Walking at Night

Unsafe

Safety Index

Unsafe

Crime Index

High

Mobility

Walkability

Excellent

Public Transit

Excellent

Bikeability

Okay

Communities

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