- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Portland, Oregon
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 134 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 91 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 52 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 31 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 15 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 58 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 38 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 20 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 15 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 177 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 22 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 19 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (Mex$ 43,388) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (Mex$ 30,317) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (Mex$ 2,620) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (Mex$ 22,432) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (Mex$ 15,399) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (Mex$ 1,310) | Mex$ 620 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 1,010) | Mex$ 432 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $352 (Mex$ 6,589) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Mex$ 1,872) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 36 | + 406% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 63 | + 607% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 787 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (Mex$ 594) | Mex$ 523 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (Mex$ 1,242) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,761) | Mex$ 934 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (Mex$ 412,031) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Mex$ 1,873) | Mex$ 543 | + 245% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 103 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 65 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 225 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (Mex$ 2,675) | Mex$ 378 | + 607% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 66 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 39 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.33 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 50 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.87 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 23 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 25 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 101 | + 395% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 277 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 131 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (Mex$ 2,514) | Mex$ 734 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 722 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 77 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 47 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 31 | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $435 (Mex$ 8,146) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.87) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 647 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 47 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,373 prices entered by 389 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 95,743
($5,112)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 44,000
in Zapopan.
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