Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 214% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $15 (₨1,078) | ₨524 | 106% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (₨592) | ₨232 | 155% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.63 (₨266) | ₨178 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.89 (₨65) | ₨53 | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.95 (₨216) | ₨74 | 193% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.34 (₨318) | ₨38 | 729% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.54 (₨406) | ₨147 | 176% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.28 (₨240) | ₨133 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.71 (₨125) | ₨19 | 575% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.54 (₨186) | ₨109 | 71% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 (₨1,195) | ₨819 | 46% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.91 (₨140) | ₨75 | 86% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.62 (₨192) | ₨27 | 609% |
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 405% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,474 (₨181,025) | ₨21,065 | 759% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,699 (₨124,337) | ₨15,843 | 685% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $201 (₨14,677) | ₨3,761 | 290% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,518 (₨111,105) | ₨28,261 | 293% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,207 (₨88,295) | ₨9,442 | 835% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $119 (₨8,677) | ₨3,583 | 142% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $54 (₨3,961) | ₨967 | 310% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $274 (₨20,018) | ₨36,957 | 46% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $134 (₨9,814) | ₨11,203 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (₨901) | ₨332 | 172% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $20 (₨1,498) | ₨148 | 911% |
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $51 (₨3,737) | ₨2,276 | 64% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $52 (₨3,821) | ₨2,500 | 53% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $108 (₨7,901) | ₨3,034 | 160% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $124 (₨9,048) | ₨2,269 | 299% |
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,197 (₨1,697,541) | ₨734,341 | 131% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.83 (₨61) | ₨67 | 9% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $88 (₨6,417) | ₨1,157 | 455% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $22 (₨1,639) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 304% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (₨530) | ₨174 | 205% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $27 (₨1,945) | ₨500 | 289% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $164 (₨11,983) | ₨500 | 2297% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (₨541) | ₨250 | 116% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.34 (₨244) | ₨152 | 60% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $6 (₨458) | ₨189 | 143% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.35 (₨245) | ₨106 | 130% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.48 (₨182) | ₨73 | 150% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $28 (₨2,039) | ₨190 | 972% |
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $38 (₨2,803) | ₨1,199 | 134% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $26 (₨1,901) | ₨451 | 321% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $190 (₨13,888) | ₨1,423 | 876% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $76 (₨5,556) | ₨1,473 | 277% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 (₨825) | ₨525 | 57% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.79 (₨351) | ₨164 | 113% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.51 (₨403) | ₨177 | 128% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $421 (₨30,823) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.32 (₨23) | ₨2.83 | 722% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $45 (₨3,293) | ₨2,533 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (₨515) | ₨187 | 176% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨179,260 ($2,450) in Portland, Oregon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨57,000 in Ghaziabad.