Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 | $16 | 7% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 | $9 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.89 | $4.47 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.89 | $1.07 | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.10 | $3.00 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.39 | $3.28 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.54 | $4.96 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.28 | $3.11 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.71 | $1.07 | 60% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.54 | $1.89 | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 | $15 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.92 | $1.97 | 2% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.41 | $2.04 | 19% |
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,474 | $2,140 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,911 | $1,593 | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $234 | $209 | 12% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,518 | $1,510 | 1% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,207 | $1,174 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $119 | $148 | 20% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $56 | $57 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $267 | $419 | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $128 | $100 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 | $15 | 23% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $20 | $15 | 35% |
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $54 | $44 | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $52 | $36 | 43% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $104 | $78 | 34% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $124 | $101 | 22% |
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is about the same as in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,212 | $22,165 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.82 | $0.64 | 28% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $88 | $85 | 3% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $22 | $33 | 31% |
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 | $10 | 27% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $27 | $21 | 29% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $164 | $124 | 32% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 | $10 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.34 | $3.45 | 3% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $6 | $5.59 | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.35 | $5.14 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.48 | $1.80 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $28 | $24 | 14% |
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Portland, Oregon (United States) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $39 | $55 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $26 | $26 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $190 | $155 | 23% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $76 | $65 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 | $10 | 15% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.81 | $4.12 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.64 | $5.16 | 9% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $421 | $430 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.32 | $0.10 | 224% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $43 | $36 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 | $9 | 18% |
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For example, you would need at least $7,053 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $6,600 in Newark, New Jersey.