Cost of Living Comparison Between Chicago, IL and David 

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Consumer Prices in David are 48.1% lower than in Chicago, IL (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in David are 63.5% lower than in Chicago, IL
Rent Prices in David are 87.5% lower than in Chicago, IL
Restaurant Prices in David are 67.5% lower than in Chicago, IL
Groceries Prices in David are 43.7% lower than in Chicago, IL
Local Purchasing Power in David is 50.8% lower than in Chicago, IL
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Restaurants
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 $ 5.00 $      -80.0 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 100.00 $ 38.00 $      -62.0 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 12.00 $ 7.00 $      -41.7 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 8.00 $ 1.25 $      -84.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 8.00 $ 3.00 $      -62.5 %
Cappuccino (regular) 5.19 $ 2.41 $      -53.6 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.99 $ 1.38 $      -54.0 %
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.39 $ 1.31 $      -45.1 %
Markets
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 4.04 $ 5.94 $      +47.0 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 3.84 $ 2.10 $      -45.2 %
Rice (white), (1 lb) 2.85 $ 1.51 $      -46.9 %
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.07 $ 2.04 $      -50.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.52 $ 2.61 $      -65.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.74 $ 3.63 $      -46.1 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 9.46 $ 2.45 $      -74.1 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.70 $ 2.43 $      -9.8 %
Banana (1 lb) 0.89 $ 0.45 $      -49.3 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.10 $ 1.36 $      -35.2 %
Tomato (1 lb) 2.24 $ 1.36 $      -39.2 %
Potato (1 lb) 1.19 $ 0.91 $      -24.0 %
Onion (1 lb) 1.35 $ 1.05 $      -22.2 %
Lettuce (1 head) 2.25 $ 0.78 $      -65.5 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.62 $ 1.83 $      -29.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 9.00 $      -40.0 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.43 $ 0.70 $      -71.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4.31 $ 1.40 $      -67.5 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 16.50 $ 12.00 $      -27.3 %
Transportation
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $ 0.75 $      -70.0 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 80.00 $ 20.00 $      -75.0 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.25 $ 2.25 $      -30.8 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.25 $ 3.22 $      +43.1 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 25.00 $ 7.00 $      -72.0 %
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.21 $ 3.80 $      -9.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 37,383.69 $ 24,500.00 $      -34.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 27,211.87 $ 24,500.00 $      -10.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 157.44 $ 112.50 $      -28.5 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 54.48 $ 28.00 $      -48.6 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 57.38 $ 43.33 $      -24.5 %
Sports And Leisure
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 78.67 $ 33.33 $      -57.6 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 6.25 $ 10.00 $      +60.0 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 15.00 $ 5.50 $      -63.3 %
Childcare
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 2,170.00 $ ?     
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 45,450.00 $ 6,000.00 $      -86.8 %
Clothing And Shoes
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 60.46 $ 38.00 $      -37.2 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 53.75 $ 55.00 $      +2.3 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 97.19 $ 45.00 $      -53.7 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 128.06 $ 67.50 $      -47.3 %
Rent Per Month
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 2,446.74 $ 280.00 $      -88.6 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,507.04 $ 206.67 $      -86.3 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 4,608.70 $ 566.67 $      -87.7 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,963.64 $ 391.67 $      -86.8 %
Buy Apartment Price
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 334.28 $ 167.22 $      -50.0 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 260.01 $ 92.90 $      -64.3 %
Salaries And Financing
Chicago, IL Edit David Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,011.38 $ 900.00 $      -82.0 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.64 7.00      +5.4 %
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