Dubai Wins
3
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
3
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Dubai
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
95
Dubai
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 40 pts cheaper
Groceries
78
Dubai
vs
85
Chicago
Dubai is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Dubai
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
65
Dubai
vs
90
Chicago
Dubai is 25 pts cheaper
Utilities
75
Dubai
vs
95
Chicago
Dubai is 20 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Dubai salary
| Salary in Dubai | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $38,636 | $11,364 less |
| $75,000 | $57,955 | $17,045 less |
| $100,000 | $77,273 | $22,727 less |
| $125,000 | $96,591 | $28,409 less |
| $150,000 | $115,909 | $34,091 less |
| $200,000 | $154,545 | $45,455 less |
Dubai vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Dubai has a rent index of 95, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Dubai: $3,960/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Dubai wins 3, while Chicago wins 3.
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