Food Prices in Chicago, United States

Illinois · United States · Last updated: 2026-06-20

Supermarket food prices for Chicago, United States. We compare 2 major grocery chains across 58 staple products.

58
Products with prices
2
Chains compared
$125.34
Official basket / month
100%
Basket price coverage
2026-06-20
Last updated

Median staple price across tracked products: $3.75. Overall catalog coverage: 91%.

Supermarket prices in Chicago

Product Price Range Source
Apples (1 lb) (≈454 g) $1.33 $1.33 – $1.33 2 stores
Baguette (250 g) $1.37 $1.37 – $1.37 1 stores
Bananas (1 lb) (≈454 g) $0.59 $0.49 – $0.69 2 stores
Beef Round (1 lb) (≈454 g) $10.99 $10.99 – $10.99 1 stores
Beetroot (1 kg) $6.59 $6.59 – $6.59 1 stores
Bell Pepper (1 kg) $1.67 $1.67 – $1.67 1 stores
Black Pepper (50 g) $2.03 $0.98 – $3.08 2 stores
Fresh White Bread (1 lb loaf) (≈500 g) $3.98 $3.98 – $3.98 2 stores
Wholegrain Bread (500 g) $4.34 $4.10 – $4.57 2 stores
Broccoli (1 kg) $4.69 $4.69 – $4.69 1 stores
Buckwheat (1 kg) $22.02 $22.02 – $22.02 1 stores
Butter (8 oz) (≈227 g) $8.47 $6.97 – $9.98 2 stores
Cabbage (1 lb) (≈454 g) $1.14 $0.99 – $1.29 2 stores
Carrots (1 lb) (≈454 g) $1.69 $1.69 – $1.69 1 stores
Local Cheese (1 lb) (≈454 g) $11.65 $9.99 – $13.31 2 stores
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) (≈454 g) $4.11 $2.89 – $5.33 2 stores
Whole Chicken (1 kg) — — No price data yet
Dark Chocolate (100 g) $4.47 $2.90 – $6.04 2 stores
Ground Coffee (12 oz) (≈340 g) $12.99 $12.99 – $23.11 3 stores
Cookies (400 g) $11.27 $11.27 – $11.27 1 stores
Corn Flakes (500 g) $5.38 $1.95 – $8.80 2 stores
Cottage Cheese (500 g) $3.80 $2.34 – $5.26 2 stores
Cucumbers (1 lb) (≈454 g) $1.52 $0.40 – $2.63 2 stores
Eggs (1 dozen, Large) (12 eggs) $6.99 $6.99 – $6.99 1 stores
Fish Fillet (1 lb) (≈454 g) $9.99 $7.99 – $12.00 2 stores
Flour (2 lb bag) (≈907 g) $1.40 $1.03 – $1.76 2 stores
Garlic (250 g) — — No price data yet
Grapes (1 kg) $6.15 $6.15 – $6.15 2 stores
Sliced Ham (200 g) $3.23 $2.94 – $3.52 2 stores
Fruit Jam (300 g) $1.76 $1.70 – $1.82 2 stores
Kefir (1 Liter) $5.49 $4.40 – $6.57 2 stores
Ketchup (500 g) $2.39 $1.75 – $3.03 2 stores
Lemons (1 kg) $6.60 $6.59 – $6.60 2 stores
Lentils (1 kg) $5.93 $5.93 – $5.93 1 stores
Lettuce (1 head) $2.29 $2.29 – $2.29 1 stores
Mayonnaise (400 g) — — No price data yet
Milk (Lactose Free, 1 Liter) $0.96 $0.96 – $0.96 1 stores
Milk (1 gallon) (≈3.79 L) $3.18 $3.18 – $3.18 1 stores
Minced Beef (1 kg) $44.09 $44.09 – $44.09 1 stores
Mozzarella (200 g) $2.64 $2.20 – $3.08 2 stores
Oat Flakes (1 kg) $8.69 $7.48 – $9.90 2 stores
Oats (1 kg) — — No price data yet
Onions (1 lb) (≈454 g) $1.19 $0.99 – $1.39 2 stores
Oranges (1 lb) (≈454 g) $1.12 $1.12 – $1.12 1 stores
Pasta (1 lb box) (≈454 g) $4.84 $1.70 – $7.98 2 stores
Pears (1 kg) $6.81 $5.93 – $7.69 2 stores
Dry Peas (1 kg) $3.62 $3.51 – $3.73 2 stores
Pork Loin (1 lb) (≈454 g) $2.99 $2.99 – $2.99 1 stores
Potatoes (1 lb) (≈454 g) $0.82 $0.64 – $1.00 2 stores
White Rice (1 lb) (≈454 g) $1.71 $1.26 – $2.16 2 stores
Salmon Fillet (1 kg) $24.49 $22.02 – $26.97 2 stores
Salt (1 kg) $2.43 $2.43 – $2.43 1 stores
Sausages (1 kg) $9.68 $7.25 – $12.10 2 stores
Shrimp (1 kg) — — No price data yet
Sour Cream (300 g) $1.84 $1.84 – $1.84 1 stores
Sugar (2 lb bag) (≈907 g) $2.39 $1.50 – $3.14 3 stores
Black Tea (100 g) $3.69 $3.69 – $3.69 1 stores
Tomatoes (1 lb) (≈454 g) $2.74 $2.49 – $2.99 2 stores
Turkey Fillet (1 kg) $16.15 $16.15 – $16.15 2 stores
Vegetable Oil (1 qt) (≈946 ml) $2.74 $2.37 – $3.10 2 stores
Bottled Water (1 L) — — No price data yet
Mineral Water (1.5 L) $4.52 $4.52 – $4.52 1 stores
Plain Yogurt (17.6 oz) (≈500 g) $2.75 $1.65 – $3.85 2 stores
Zucchini (1 kg) $4.61 $3.95 – $5.27 2 stores

Community prices in Chicago

Reported grocery prices from local contributors (Numbeo). Use alongside supermarket chain data above.

Product Price
Apples (1 lb) $5.35
Bananas (1 lb) $1.87
Fresh White Bread (1 lb loaf) $4.20
Local Cheese (1 lb) $14.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $14.88
Eggs (1 dozen, Large) $4.78
Lettuce (1 head) $2.47
Milk (1 gallon) $1.29
Onions (1 lb) $2.61
Oranges (1 lb) $3.97
Potatoes (1 lb) $2.55
White Rice (1 lb) $5.60
Tomatoes (1 lb) $4.87
Mineral Water (1.5 L) $2.69

Food prices in Chicago

How much does food cost per month in Chicago, United States?

Based on the official government food basket and median supermarket prices, the estimated monthly cost is $125.34 per person ($4.12/day), with price data for 100% of basket items.

Where does Chicago price data come from?

Prices reflect major supermarket chains operating in United States. City pages group national chain data; in-store prices may vary by neighborhood.

How do I compare retailers in United States?

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Reference

New York

Milk (1 L)
$1.41
Est. basket / month
$125.34

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Los Angeles

California

Milk (1 L)
$1.33
Est. basket / month
$112.22
vs New York (milk)
-5.7%

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Houston

Texas

Milk (1 L)
$0.86
Est. basket / month
$84.33
vs New York (milk)
-39%

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Phoenix

Arizona

Milk (1 L)
$0.91
Est. basket / month
$109.01
vs New York (milk)
-35.5%

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Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Milk (1 L)
$1.44
Est. basket / month
$115.25
vs New York (milk)
+2.1%

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Miami

Florida

Milk (1 L)
$1.33
Est. basket / month
$114.05
vs New York (milk)
-5.7%

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Atlanta

Georgia

Milk (1 L)
$0.85
Est. basket / month
$103.18
vs New York (milk)
-39.7%

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Seattle

Washington

Milk (1 L)
$1.23
Est. basket / month
$124.88
vs New York (milk)
-12.8%

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Denver

Colorado

Milk (1 L)
$1.10
Est. basket / month
$111.55
vs New York (milk)
-22%

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