Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$20 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (C$1.16) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (C$3.94) | C$4.18 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (C$5.52) | C$3.04 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.74 (C$4.97) | C$4.24 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (C$2.47) | C$3.76 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.88 (C$6) | C$3.41 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (C$3.04) | C$2.48 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.72 (C$3.62) | C$1.93 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,005 (C$2,662) | C$2,136 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,650 (C$2,191) | C$1,241 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (C$261) | C$133 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,640 (C$2,178) | C$1,120 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,216 (C$1,614) | C$806 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $132 (C$175) | C$66 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$61) | C$54 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $287 (C$382) | C$311 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (C$204) | C$97 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$27) | C$25 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (C$73) | C$60 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (C$68) | C$39 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (C$138) | C$98 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (C$185) | C$117 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,974 (C$29,174) | C$22,935 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (C$1.15) | C$1.39 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (C$121) | C$67 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (C$31) | C$22 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $152 (C$201) | C$77 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (C$4.62) | C$3.85 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (C$4.16) | C$3.11 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (C$3.31) | C$2.46 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (C$32) | C$20 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (C$54) | C$52 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (C$217) | C$117 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (C$111) | C$96 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.49 (C$5.96) | C$5.42 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.48 (C$7) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (C$569) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (C$0.43) | C$0.83 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (C$57) | C$35 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,715 ($5,811) in Portland, Oregon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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