- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Portland, Oregon
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$14 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (C$4.58) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (C$1.16) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (C$3.24) | C$4.08 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (C$3.57) | C$2.62 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (C$5.27) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (C$4.01) | C$3.73 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (C$3.25) | C$2.90 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (C$3.21) | C$2.89 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (C$2.66) | C$2.31 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (C$3.66) | C$1.76 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (C$3,086) | C$1,186 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (C$2,156) | C$982 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (C$186) | C$117 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (C$1,595) | C$919 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (C$1,095) | C$695 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (C$93) | C$64 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$72) | C$39 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (C$509) | C$392 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$141) | C$111 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$26) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$58) | C$61 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$42) | C$41 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (C$88) | C$95 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$125) | C$87 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$29,305) | C$22,684 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (C$1.08) | C$1.19 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (C$133) | C$47 | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (C$32) | C$20 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (C$213) | C$85 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (C$4.51) | C$3.90 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.21 (C$5.61) | C$3.90 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.84 (C$3.78) | C$3.21 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (C$2.35) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (C$29) | C$19 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$51) | C$43 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$29) | C$27 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (C$243) | C$84 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$67) | C$93 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (C$4.78) | C$5.44 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (C$5.33) | C$5.57 | - 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $152 (C$203) | C$141 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (C$51) | C$34 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$4,218
($3,167)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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