Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 | $14 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 | $8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 | $3.62 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 | $0.86 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 | $2.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 | $4.92 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 | $5.56 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 | $2.71 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 | $1.76 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 | $2.02 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $13 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.05 | $1.80 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 | $2.28 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 | $1,514 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 | $1,018 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 | $122 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 | $877 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 | $649 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 | $123 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 | $42 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 | $358 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 | $126 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $9 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 | $30 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 | $46 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 | $38 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 | $83 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 | $76 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 | $23,085 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 | $0.62 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 | $62 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | $21 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | $8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 | $6.00 | + 356% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 | $140 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | $4.79 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 | $3.09 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.37 | $4.63 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 | $2.85 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 | $1.83 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $18 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 | $44 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $23 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 | $151 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 | $75 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 | $4.14 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 | $5.84 | - 31% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 | $224 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 | $0.20 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 | $49 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 | $10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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in Portland, Oregon
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$4,500
in Albany, New York.
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