Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (AU$28) | AU$21 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (AU$10) | AU$5.37 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (AU$1.64) | AU$1.78 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.86 (AU$7) | AU$5.80 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.41 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.95 (AU$8) | AU$4.01 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 (AU$3.25) | AU$3.26 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (AU$4.16) | AU$7 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (AU$24) | AU$25 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (AU$4.63) | AU$3.16 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.45 (AU$5.32) | AU$2.00 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,197 (AU$4,930) | AU$2,752 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,336 (AU$3,602) | AU$2,478 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (AU$273) | AU$225 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,789 (AU$2,759) | AU$2,116 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,408 (AU$2,171) | AU$2,432 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $243 (AU$375) | AU$127 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (AU$107) | AU$60 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $367 (AU$566) | AU$546 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (AU$177) | AU$186 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (AU$20) | AU$12 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (AU$54) | AU$38 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (AU$102) | AU$96 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (AU$76) | AU$58 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (AU$164) | AU$115 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $128 (AU$197) | AU$116 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,901 (AU$47,646) | AU$33,476 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (AU$1.82) | AU$1.81 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $99 (AU$153) | AU$150 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (AU$31) | AU$31 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (AU$36) | AU$13 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (AU$272) | AU$78 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (AU$9) | AU$3.62 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.62 (AU$4.04) | AU$3.06 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $42 (AU$65) | AU$30 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (AU$89) | AU$65 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (AU$40) | AU$33 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $246 (AU$380) | AU$122 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (AU$159) | AU$112 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (AU$21) | AU$19 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (AU$8) | AU$4.91 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (AU$975) | AU$528 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (AU$0.33) | AU$0.49 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (AU$109) | AU$88 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 504 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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