Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Amsterdam Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
98
Amsterdam
Chicago is 30 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
105
Amsterdam
Chicago is 50 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
88
Amsterdam
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
95
Amsterdam
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
92
Amsterdam
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
110
Amsterdam
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Amsterdam to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Amsterdam | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $72,059 | $22,059 more |
| $75,000 | $108,088 | $33,088 more |
| $100,000 | $144,118 | $44,118 more |
| $125,000 | $180,147 | $55,147 more |
| $150,000 | $216,176 | $66,176 more |
| $200,000 | $288,235 | $88,235 more |
Chicago vs Amsterdam: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 30%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Amsterdam has 105.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Amsterdam: $2,924/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 6, while Amsterdam wins 0.
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