Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Hachiōji (Japan)
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| Food | + 83% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (¥2,902) | ¥1,000 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (¥1,724) | ¥700 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (¥1,002) | ¥450 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (¥172) | ¥250 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (¥938) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.55 (¥691) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (¥1,173) | ¥2,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.18 (¥635) | ¥800 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (¥307) | ¥321 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.12 (¥778) | ¥250 | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (¥2,745) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.43 (¥520) | ¥225 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.24 (¥492) | ¥200 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,401 (¥364,715) | ¥110,000 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,959 (¥297,648) | ¥68,571 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (¥31,804) | ¥60,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,034 (¥308,997) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,495 (¥227,089) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (¥21,290) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (¥9,959) | ¥5,400 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (¥44,091) | ¥99,999 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (¥16,325) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (¥1,996) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (¥5,014) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (¥8,668) | ¥8,900 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (¥8,590) | ¥8,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (¥17,133) | ¥5,900 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $174 (¥26,430) | ¥53,950 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is about the same as in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,874 (¥5,145,637) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (¥154) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $105 (¥15,978) | ¥16,000 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (¥4,503) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (¥1,836) | ¥900 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $55 (¥8,328) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $189 (¥28,674) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥1,101) | ¥899 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (¥759) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (¥1,141) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (¥1,066) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.01 (¥457) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (¥6,241) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (¥8,784) | ¥3,000 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (¥4,589) | ¥4,000 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (¥27,581) | ¥65,000 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (¥14,164) | ¥8,000 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (¥2,134) | ¥900 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.77 (¥876) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (¥1,171) | ¥600 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (¥92,228) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (¥52) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (¥6,540) | ¥8,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (¥1,626) | - | - | |
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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 371 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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