- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Portland, Oregon
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 150 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 86 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 48 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 30 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 15 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 50 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 36 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 22 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 14 | + 208% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 168 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 19 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 196% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (Mex$ 41,118) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (Mex$ 28,731) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (Mex$ 2,483) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (Mex$ 21,258) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (Mex$ 14,593) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (Mex$ 1,242) | Mex$ 538 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 958) | Mex$ 464 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (Mex$ 7,141) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (Mex$ 1,997) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 47 | + 310% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 65 | + 418% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Mex$ 768) | Mex$ 807 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 543 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (Mex$ 1,177) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,669) | Mex$ 917 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (Mex$ 390,474) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Mex$ 1,775) | Mex$ 453 | + 292% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 124 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 73 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 269 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (Mex$ 2,841) | Mex$ 420 | + 577% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 74 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 41 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.37 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 61 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 23 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 25 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 102 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 282 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 126 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (Mex$ 3,449) | Mex$ 767 | + 350% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (Mex$ 887) | Mex$ 783 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 76 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 53 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 32 | + 121% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $490 (Mex$ 8,704) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.77) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 667 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 46 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,194 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 79,725
($4,492)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Zapopan.
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