Chicago Wins
3
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Berlin Wins
3
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
78
Berlin
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
68
Berlin
Chicago is 13 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
82
Berlin
Berlin is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
75
Berlin
Berlin is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
88
Berlin
Berlin is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
98
Berlin
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Berlin to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $57,353 | $7,353 more |
| $75,000 | $86,029 | $11,029 more |
| $100,000 | $114,706 | $14,706 more |
| $125,000 | $143,382 | $18,382 more |
| $150,000 | $172,059 | $22,059 more |
| $200,000 | $229,412 | $29,412 more |
Chicago vs Berlin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 10%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Berlin has 68.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Berlin: $2,580/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 3, while Berlin wins 3.
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