Cost of Living Comparison Between Tehran and Chicago, IL 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chicago, IL are 181.4% higher than in Tehran (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chicago, IL are 237.6% higher than in Tehran | |
| Rent Prices in Chicago, IL are 389.2% higher than in Tehran | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chicago, IL are 376.6% higher than in Tehran | |
| Groceries Prices in Chicago, IL are 275.7% higher than in Tehran | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chicago, IL is 509.6% higher than in Tehran | |
Restaurants | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.00 $ | 25.00 $ | +525.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 23.49 $ | 100.00 $ | +325.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4.00 $ | 12.00 $ | +200.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 0.75 $ | 7.50 $ | +900.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 $ | 8.00 $ | +433.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.43 $ | 5.22 $ | +264.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.55 $ | 2.99 $ | +448.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.95 $ | 2.40 $ | +152.0 % |
Markets | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 2.40 $ | 4.06 $ | +69.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | 3.81 $ | +615.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.05 $ | 2.85 $ | +172.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.10 $ | 4.07 $ | +269.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.87 $ | 7.52 $ | +302.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.72 $ | 6.78 $ | +293.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.88 $ | 9.46 $ | +94.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.48 $ | 2.70 $ | +459.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | 0.89 $ | +29.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.45 $ | 2.10 $ | +362.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.28 $ | 2.24 $ | +692.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.24 $ | 1.19 $ | +400.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.23 $ | 1.35 $ | +477.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.52 $ | 2.25 $ | +336.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.23 $ | 2.62 $ | +1,033.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1.00 $ | 15.00 $ | +1,400.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.56 $ | 2.43 $ | +330.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.33 $ | 4.31 $ | +224.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.50 $ | 16.00 $ | +540.0 % |
Transportation | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.30 $ | 2.50 $ | +733.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 15.00 $ | 80.00 $ | +433.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.50 $ | 3.25 $ | +550.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.48 $ | 2.25 $ | +366.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 $ | 25.00 $ | +733.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.90 $ | 4.22 $ | +45.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 80,000.00 $ | 37,383.69 $ | -53.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 69,524.84 $ | 27,211.87 $ | -60.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 16.83 $ | 160.77 $ | +855.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2.84 $ | 55.33 $ | +1,848.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 6.74 $ | 57.48 $ | +752.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.36 $ | 76.63 $ | +341.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.14 $ | 6.25 $ | -43.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1.50 $ | 15.00 $ | +900.0 % |
Childcare | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 123.35 $ | 2,170.00 $ | +1,659.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,886.38 $ | 45,450.00 $ | +2,309.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 34.02 $ | 60.46 $ | +77.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.08 $ | 53.75 $ | +84.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 139.08 $ | 97.19 $ | -30.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 69.13 $ | 130.31 $ | +88.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 468.06 $ | 2,432.29 $ | +419.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 300.47 $ | 1,517.89 $ | +405.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 952.10 $ | 4,604.17 $ | +383.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 639.35 $ | 2,991.30 $ | +367.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 226.04 $ | 330.00 $ | +46.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 132.24 $ | 258.01 $ | +95.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tehran Edit |
Chicago, IL Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 246.53 $ | 5,073.92 $ | +1,958.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 23.64 | 6.64 | -71.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 296 | 221 |
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