Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Albany, New York, United States
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 | $14 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 | $8 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 | $3.51 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 | $0.87 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 | $2.54 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 | $4.74 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 | $7 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 | $3.04 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 | $1.59 | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 | $2.08 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $14 | - 13% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 | $1.74 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 | $1.98 | + 39% | |
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 | $1,463 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 | $1,143 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 | $141 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 | $889 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 | $731 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 | $126 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 | $44 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen TV | $352 | $303 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $130 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $9 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 | $26 | - 7% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 | $47 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 | $41 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 | $82 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 | $82 | + 15% | |
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 | $24,752 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 | $0.67 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 | $61 | + 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | $15 | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $9 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 | $26 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 | $99 | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | $4.79 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 | $3.26 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.33 | $5.18 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.87 | $3.32 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 | $1.97 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $23 | + 16% | |
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 | $41 | $47 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $24 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 | $136 | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 | $96 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $11 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 | $4.38 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 | $6 | - 34% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $435 | $429 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 | $0.20 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 | $40 | - 5% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 | $11 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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in Portland, Oregon
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$4,800
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