Cost of living in Hermosillo, Mexico vs Portland, Oregon, United States
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 129 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 107 ($5.65) | $8 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 80 ($4.21) | $4.77 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 ($1.10) | $0.87 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 ($1.53) | $2.96 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 ($1.19) | $4.59 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 ($3.64) | $7 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 ($1.86) | $3.73 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 ($1.33) | $1.81 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 ($1.08) | $7 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 156 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 26 ($1.39) | $2.13 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 ($0.91) | $2.16 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 73% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,222 ($590) | $1,975 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,188 ($273) | $1,659 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,373 ($72) | $194 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,143 ($376) | $1,651 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,482 ($183) | $1,182 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 900 ($47) | $135 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 405 ($21) | $43 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,627 ($506) | $318 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,815 ($95) | $151 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 74 ($3.91) | $9 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 47 ($2.48) | $23 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 828 ($44) | $50 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 ($30) | $51 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,457 ($77) | $93 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,037 ($55) | $138 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 257,671 ($13,553) | $22,415 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 ($1.04) | $0.87 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 367 ($19) | $90 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 270 ($14) | $23 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 85 ($4.45) | $7 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 165 ($9) | $24 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 623 ($33) | $164 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 73 ($3.86) | $8 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.31) | $3.54 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 ($2.49) | $4.68 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 ($1.22) | $3.12 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 ($1.25) | $2.32 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 95 ($4.98) | $24 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 ($19) | $42 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 115 ($6) | $25 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 737 ($39) | $154 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 511 ($27) | $88 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 69 ($3.63) | $11 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 46 ($2.40) | $4.63 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 ($1.85) | $5.53 | - 66% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,220 ($538) | $415 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.51 ($0.18) | $0.33 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 627 ($33) | $46 | - 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 ($2.68) | $7 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on December 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,500 in Portland, Oregon you would need to make just about $2,168 (Mex$ 41,210) in Hermosillo.
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