- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Portland, Oregon
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 145 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 81 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 49 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 13 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 48 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 37 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 23 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 12 | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 188 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 21 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 197% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (Mex$ 42,210) | Mex$ 13,284 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (Mex$ 29,494) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (Mex$ 2,549) | Mex$ 808 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (Mex$ 21,823) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (Mex$ 14,981) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (Mex$ 1,275) | Mex$ 438 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 480 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (Mex$ 6,968) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Mex$ 1,922) | Mex$ 2,051 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 30 | + 708% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 99 | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Mex$ 789) | Mex$ 917 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 534 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (Mex$ 1,208) | Mex$ 1,415 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,714) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (Mex$ 400,847) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 13 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Mex$ 1,822) | Mex$ 422 | + 332% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (Mex$ 311) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 191% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 89 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 233 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (Mex$ 2,907) | Mex$ 436 | + 566% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 62 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 36 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.21 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 54 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.84 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 22 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 79 | + 407% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 251 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 120 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (Mex$ 3,321) | Mex$ 967 | + 244% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 774 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 70 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 53 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 29 | + 153% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $152 (Mex$ 2,774) | Mex$ 2,904 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.82) | Mex$ 3.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 729 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 43 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,369 prices entered by 388 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 93,323
($5,122)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Zapopan.
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