Cost of Living in Chicago
Country: United States · Currency: USD
Overall
74.6
Rent
54.4
Groceries
82.4
Dining out
80.8
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,414 | 49 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,482 | 35 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $4,031 | 41 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,862 | 10 data points |
Average prices in Chicago
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,414 | 49 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,482 | 35 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $4,031 | 41 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,862 | 10 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $1.25 | 50 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $3.47 | 40 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.76 | 50 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $4.23 | 7 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $13 | 53 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.4 | 59 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $19.2 | 37 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.05 | 58 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.88 | 22 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.74 | 24 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.43 | 6 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.6 | 23 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.33 | 55 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.27 | 18 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.2 | 12 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $15.8 | 23 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.26 | 29 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $108 | 10 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.52 | 40 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.59 | 25 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.82 | 59 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $24,668 | 44 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.5 | 10 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $118 | 57 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.8 | 18 data points |
| Cappuccino | $4.47 | 37 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.58 | 48 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.87 | 39 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.42 | 31 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.09 | 28 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.4 | 27 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $66.4 | 60 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.29 | 14 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $15 | 46 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $152 | 19 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.2 | 42 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.14 | 48 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.24 | 58 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $21.7 | 5 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $74.1 | 48 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $15 | 46 data points |
| Men's haircut | $30 | 32 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $24.1 | 58 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,761 | 10 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15