Cost of living in Perugia, Italy vs Portland, Oregon, United States
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Perugia (Italy) is 31% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 ($4.90) | $4.77 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 ($1.21) | $0.87 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.04 ($4.49) | $2.96 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 ($1.82) | $4.59 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 ($1.80) | $3.73 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 ($1.61) | $1.81 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 ($1.17) | $7 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 ($2.18) | $2.13 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 ($0.87) | $2.16 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Perugia (Italy) is 54% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €790 ($878) | $1,975 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €502 ($558) | $1,659 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 ($148) | $194 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €466 ($518) | $1,651 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €357 ($397) | $1,182 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €154 ($172) | $135 | + 27% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 ($24) | $43 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen TV | €386 ($430) | $318 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($96) | $151 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.62 ($4.02) | $9 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $23 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Perugia (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($89) | $50 | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 ($28) | $51 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($98) | $93 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 ($105) | $138 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Perugia (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,874 ($24,323) | $22,415 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 ($1.74) | $0.87 | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($56) | $90 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €31 ($34) | $23 | + 49% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Perugia (Italy) is 36% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $24 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €73 ($81) | $164 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.45 ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 ($3.23) | $3.54 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 ($2.67) | $4.68 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 ($2.08) | $3.12 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 ($2.14) | $2.32 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($19) | $24 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Perugia (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($37) | $42 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($18) | $25 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 ($58) | $154 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 ($65) | $88 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.26 ($5.85) | $11 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.71 ($1.90) | $4.63 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.20 ($4.67) | $5.53 | - 16% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €390 ($434) | $415 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.21) | $0.33 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 ($73) | $46 | + 59% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 ($5.65) | $7 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on December 15, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,100 in Portland, Oregon you would need to make just about $4,167 (€3,747) in Perugia.
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