Chicago
USA
Updated on August 23, 2025
Overview
Chicago, known as the Windy City, is the third-most populous city in the United States. Located in Illinois on the shores of Lake Michigan, it's a major financial, cultural, and transportation hub. Famous for its architecture, jazz music, Chicago-style pizza, and iconic skyline.
Average cost of living€4,980.00
Quality of Life75/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€800.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,100.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,400.00
3-bed flat (center)€4,200.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,800.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€150.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€60.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.50
Monthly pass€105.00
Taxi start€3.25
Gasoline (1 l)€3.40
Leisure
Cinema ticket€16.00
Fitness club€65.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,200.00
Intl. primary (year)€15,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,800.00
sqm outside center€3,200.00
Advantages
- ✓ Major financial and commercial center
- ✓ Rich cultural and artistic life
- ✓ Excellent public transportation system
- ✓ World-renowned architecture
- ✓ Diverse culinary scene
- ✓ Proximity to Lake Michigan
Disadvantages
- × Very cold and long winters
- × High cost of living
- × Heavy traffic congestion
- × High taxes
- × Safety concerns in some areas