- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Portland
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Portland (United States) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 105% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $9.91 (₨543) | ₨314 | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.29 (₨344) | ₨236 | 46% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.90 (₨214) | ₨104 | 105% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (₨135) | ₨43 | 216% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.75 (₨151) | ₨55 | 174% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (₨210) | ₨21 | 923% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.44 (₨243) | ₨170 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 (₨172) | ₨114 | 50% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (₨181) | ₨32 | 469% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (₨153) | ₨119 | 29% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.19 (₨723) | ₨729 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (₨96) | ₨61 | 58% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (₨96) | ₨23 | 326% |
| Housing | 320% | ||
| Housing in Portland (United States) is 320% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,502 (₨82,309) | ₨13,857 | 494% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (₨7,286) | ₨2,214 | 229% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $48 (₨2,641) | ₨707 | 274% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $538 (₨29,449) | ₨42,143 | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $113 (₨6,170) | ₨13,750 | 55% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.35 (₨457) | ₨412 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (₨1,229) | ₨319 | 286% |
| Clothes | 81% | ||
| Clothes in Portland (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $47 (₨2,554) | ₨1,600 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $44 (₨2,389) | ₨1,317 | 81% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $74 (₨4,040) | ₨2,386 | 69% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $86 (₨4,693) | ₨2,071 | 127% |
| Transportation | 93% | ||
| Transportation in Portland (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,857 (₨1,252,238) | ₨1,337,500 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (₨55) | ₨71 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $87 (₨4,763) | ₨1,214 | 292% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $18.34 (₨1,005) | ₨177 | 467% |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in Portland (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $9.29 (₨509) | ₨202 | 152% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.25 (₨288) | ₨209 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (₨192) | ₨255 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.40 (₨296) | ₨236 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.53 (₨139) | ₨274 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.02 (₨165) | ₨78 | 113% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19.86 (₨1,088) | ₨325 | 235% |
| Entertainment | 79% | ||
| Entertainment in Portland (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (₨1,872) | ₨470 | 298% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,110) | ₨331 | 235% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (₨2,731) | ₨617 | 343% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $72 (₨3,951) | ₨1,579 | 150% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7.50 (₨411) | ₨197 | 108% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.77 (₨207) | ₨187 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.98 (₨218) | ₨153 | 43% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $125 (₨6,848) | ₨10,359 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (₨11.50) | ₨1.17 | 886% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $40 (₨2,187) | ₨2,814 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.61 (₨307) | ₨118 | 160% |
| TOTAL | 127% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,527 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Portland (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨176,957
($3,230)
in Portland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,125
in Ahmedabad.