- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Portland, Oregon
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$12) | C$14 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (C$4.29) | C$5.67 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (C$1.07) | C$2.31 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (C$3.03) | C$4.13 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (C$3.34) | C$2.54 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (C$4.94) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (C$3.75) | C$3.55 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (C$3.04) | C$3.02 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (C$3.00) | C$2.26 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (C$2.54) | C$2.18 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (C$3.43) | C$1.87 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (C$2,887) | C$1,209 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (C$2,017) | C$1,030 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (C$174) | C$104 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (C$1,493) | C$919 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (C$1,025) | C$695 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (C$87) | C$64 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$67) | C$39 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $393 (C$489) | C$393 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (C$140) | C$111 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$24) | C$25 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$54) | C$58 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$40) | C$41 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (C$83) | C$96 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$117) | C$87 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$27,418) | C$23,851 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (C$1.01) | C$1.19 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (C$125) | C$47 | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$34) | C$20 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (C$199) | C$80 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (C$4.45) | C$2.88 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.37 (C$5.44) | C$3.82 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (C$3.44) | C$3.16 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (C$2.22) | C$2.53 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (C$29) | C$19 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$48) | C$45 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (C$241) | C$84 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$62) | C$89 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (C$4.47) | C$5.72 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (C$4.99) | C$5.43 | - 8% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $530 (C$661) | C$850 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (C$47) | C$34 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,587
($3,680)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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