Amsterdam Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
98
Amsterdam
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 30 pts cheaper
Rent
105
Amsterdam
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 50 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Amsterdam
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Amsterdam
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
92
Amsterdam
vs
90
Chicago
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Amsterdam
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Amsterdam salary
| Salary in Amsterdam | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $34,694 | $15,306 less |
| $75,000 | $52,041 | $22,959 less |
| $100,000 | $69,388 | $30,612 less |
| $125,000 | $86,735 | $38,265 less |
| $150,000 | $104,082 | $45,918 less |
| $200,000 | $138,776 | $61,224 less |
Amsterdam vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 30%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Amsterdam has a rent index of 105, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Amsterdam: $2,924/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Amsterdam wins 0, while Chicago wins 6.
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