Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 50 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 29 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 15 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 7 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 16 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.58 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 5.27 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 23 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 7 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.04 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 58 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.83 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.02 | + 116% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,664 (Dirham 9,785) | Dirham 9,334 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,787 (Dirham 6,565) | Dirham 6,323 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (Dirham 737) | Dirham 730 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,666 (Dirham 6,118) | Dirham 5,583 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,221 (Dirham 4,486) | Dirham 3,165 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $164 (Dirham 604) | Dirham 515 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 358 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $388 (Dirham 1,424) | Dirham 1,231 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (Dirham 534) | Dirham 339 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 42 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 45 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 231 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 208 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (Dirham 414) | Dirham 343 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (Dirham 493) | Dirham 328 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,212 (Dirham 103,619) | Dirham 94,044 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (Dirham 4.35) | Dirham 3.36 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 295 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 38 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 41 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (Dirham 601) | Dirham 274 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 20 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 20 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.57 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 12 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 16 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 43 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 185 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 99 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $264 (Dirham 971) | Dirham 412 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Dirham 366) | Dirham 293 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 94 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 45 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (Dirham 1,591) | Dirham 2,058 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (Dirham 1.25) | Dirham 0.49 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 331 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 19 | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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