Common information

Country
United States
Population
2 695 598
Visitors
2 080 000/Year

Cost of living and prices in Chicago

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre1,509USD/month
in city centre2,395USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre2,948USD/month
in city centre4,596USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people25 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people100 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc12 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg16 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kg14 USD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle15 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 pack17 USD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass75 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hour25 USD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc34,000 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc26,998 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month73 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour20 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 place15 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair65 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc52 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair96 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair143 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month166 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month56 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom2,395 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom1,509 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom4,596 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom2,948 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter3,552 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter2,933 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month4,879 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year6.69

Ratings

Main factors in Chicago

Leisure quality
6.6
Quality of life
8.7
Travelers rating
7.1
Travelers rating
9
English speaking
10
Nightlife
7
Coworking spaces
8.2
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
6.4
Avg. internet speed, Mb/s
17

Safety in Chicago

Safety
4.5
Medicine
7.9
Healthcare
8.3
Racial tolerance
8
Female friendly
8.4
Friendliness to foreigners
6.9
Stability of the state
8
Conditions for starting a business
9
Freedom of the press
6

Availability of prices in Chicago

Cost of living
4.9
Rent, price
5.7
Products, price
5.4
Restaurants, price
5.1
Purchasing power
7.2

Comfort in Chicago

Ecology
6.8
Weather comfort
8.6
Availability of air conditioners
6.6
Air quality
10

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Chicago

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 37 33 26 20 19 21 28 32 36 40 40 38 40
Average high, °C 24 17 10 2 0 2 8 14 20 25 29 28 15
Average temperature, °C 20 13 6 -1 -3 -1 4 10 15 21 25 24 11
Average low, °C 16 10 3 -4 -7 -5 -1 6 11 17 21 20 7
Record low, °C 0 -4 -17 -28 -31 -28 -17 -10 0 4 10 9 -31
Rain, days 9 9 10 11 10 9 12 12 12 11 9 9 123
Snow, days 0 0 2 7 8 6 4 1 0 0 0 0 27
Fog, days 11 11 12 13 12 11 12 10 10 8 9 12 131
Thunderstorms, days 4 2 1 1 0 0 2 4 5 6 6 6 37
Snowfall, cm. 0 0 2 15 22 23 10 1 0 0 0 6 78
Average precipitation, mm. 79 74 81 66 58 51 71 86 104 104 97 97 968
Relative humidity, % 65 65 68 73 73 69 66 62 64 66 65 68 67
Relative humidity morning, % 85 82 81 80 77 78 79 77 77 78 82 85 80
Relative humidity evening, % 55 53 62 68 66 63 59 53 51 52 54 55 58
Wind speed, km/h 14 16 17 17 18 18 18 18 16 14 14 13 16
Day Length, часов 13 12 10 10 10 11 13 14 15 16 15 14 13
Dew point, °C 12 6 -0 -6 -8 -7 -2 2 8 14 17 17 51
Growing degree-day, °C 534 219 30 1 0 2 13 100 307 585 819 776 3386
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 15 11 7 6 6 9 13 17 20 22 22 19 14

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