Chicago Wins
3
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Dubai Wins
3
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
88
Dubai
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
95
Dubai
Chicago is 40 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
78
Dubai
Dubai is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
85
Dubai
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
65
Dubai
Dubai is 25 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
75
Dubai
Dubai is 20 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dubai to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $64,706 | $14,706 more |
| $75,000 | $97,059 | $22,059 more |
| $100,000 | $129,412 | $29,412 more |
| $125,000 | $161,765 | $36,765 more |
| $150,000 | $194,118 | $44,118 more |
| $200,000 | $258,824 | $58,824 more |
Chicago vs Dubai: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Dubai has 95.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Dubai: $3,960/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 3, while Dubai wins 3.
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