- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Portland, Oregon
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$14 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (C$4.34) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (C$1.10) | C$2.38 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (C$3.07) | C$4.26 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (C$3.38) | C$2.62 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (C$5.00) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (C$3.80) | C$3.73 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (C$3.08) | C$2.90 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (C$3.04) | C$2.89 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.05 (C$2.59) | C$2.31 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (C$3.47) | C$1.76 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (C$2,925) | C$1,186 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (C$2,044) | C$982 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (C$177) | C$117 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (C$1,512) | C$919 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (C$1,038) | C$695 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (C$88) | C$64 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$68) | C$39 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (C$508) | C$392 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (C$141) | C$111 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$55) | C$61 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$40) | C$41 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$119) | C$87 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$27,775) | C$22,684 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (C$1.02) | C$1.19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (C$126) | C$47 | + 166% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$35) | C$20 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (C$202) | C$85 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (C$4.59) | C$3.90 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.37 (C$5.52) | C$3.90 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (C$3.48) | C$3.21 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (C$2.25) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$29) | C$19 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$49) | C$44 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (C$245) | C$84 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$63) | C$90 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (C$4.53) | C$5.98 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (C$5.05) | C$5.61 | - 10% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (C$185) | C$141 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (C$48) | C$34 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,400
($3,485)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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