Chicago, United States 🇺🇸
Nomad Score:
68%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,500.00
$2,500.00
$200.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$250.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily mobile data plan |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$500.00
$20.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Per day for public transport and occasional rideshares |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$600.00
$50.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$300.00
$40.00
|
Per day for attractions and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$200.00
$400.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for tourists |
| Total |
$2,570.00
$4,900.00
$335.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$2,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$350.00
Prices vary based on location and amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$5.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Average price for a pint in a bar.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Typical price at a casual dining restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$10.00
Standard price for a combo meal at major chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$4.00
Price per kg, varies by season and vendor.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$3.00
Average price for a standard loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.00
Price per liter, varies by brand.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.50
Price per kg, varies by type.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$10.00
Price per kg, varies by quality.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Price per kg, varies by cut.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Average price for a mid-range bottle.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.50
Initial fare for taxi rides.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Cost per kilometer after the initial fare.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$105.00
Unlimited rides on public transport.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.90
Price per liter, fluctuates with market conditions.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$60.00
Average cost for a basic mobile plan.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$70.00
Average price for high-speed internet.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$50.00
Average monthly fee for a standard gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Hourly rate for renting a court.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$15.00
Standard price for a movie ticket.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$50.00
Average price for a pair of mid-range jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$40.00
Average price for a casual summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$80.00
Average price for a pair of decent running shoes.
per pair