Singapore Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
2
categories
Chicago Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
108
Singapore
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 40 pts cheaper
Rent
135
Singapore
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 80 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Singapore
vs
85
Chicago
Same cost
Restaurants
75
Singapore
vs
80
Chicago
Singapore is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
80
Singapore
vs
90
Chicago
Singapore is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Singapore
vs
95
Chicago
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Singapore salary
| Salary in Singapore | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $31,481 | $18,519 less |
| $75,000 | $47,222 | $27,778 less |
| $100,000 | $62,963 | $37,037 less |
| $125,000 | $78,704 | $46,296 less |
| $150,000 | $94,444 | $55,556 less |
| $200,000 | $125,926 | $74,074 less |
Singapore vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 40%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Singapore has a rent index of 135, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Singapore: $3,835/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Singapore wins 2, while Chicago wins 2.
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