Cost of living in Rouen, France vs Portland, Oregon, United States
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Rouen (France) is 21% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $15 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 ($7) | $4.77 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 ($1.24) | $0.87 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 ($4.44) | $3.00 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 ($2.42) | $4.25 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 ($2.36) | $3.73 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 ($1.37) | $1.81 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 ($1.56) | $7 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $15 | - 42% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.29 ($2.54) | $2.08 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 ($1.06) | $2.16 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Rouen (France) is 45% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €864 ($958) | $1,975 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €690 ($765) | $1,659 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 ($174) | $199 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €502 ($556) | $1,651 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €380 ($421) | $1,182 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €250 ($277) | $135 | + 105% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 ($30) | $43 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen TV | €537 ($596) | $318 | + 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($102) | $151 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 ($5.54) | $9 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $23 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Rouen (France) is about the same as in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 ($75) | $50 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 ($46) | $51 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($91) | $93 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 ($118) | $138 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Rouen (France) is 24% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,933 ($23,212) | $22,415 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 ($1.45) | $0.89 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($55) | $94 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Rouen (France) is 42% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.07 ($4.51) | $7 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.54) | $24 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($26) | $171 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 ($5.54) | $8 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $3.54 | + 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 ($3.88) | $4.68 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 ($2.22) | $3.12 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 ($1.94) | $2.16 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($24) | $24 | - 1% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Rouen (France) is 22% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($29) | $41 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($16) | $25 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 ($22) | $162 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($47) | $88 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 ($2.98) | $4.63 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 ($5.35) | $5.43 | - 2% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 ($498) | $415 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.24) | $0.33 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($51) | $41 | + 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
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Cost of living in Rouen (France) is 30% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,300 in Portland, Oregon you would need to make just about $4,414 (€3,981) in Rouen.
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