- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Portland, Oregon
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Portland, Oregon, United States and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 73% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 179 | 8% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 91 | 44% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 37 | 80% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | 2% |
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12 eggs, large | $2.43 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 36 | 32% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 13 | 307% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 50 | 53% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 31 | 85% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 26 | 84% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 12 | 276% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 180 | 29% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | 88% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 19 | 183% |
| Housing | 219% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (Mex$ 44,909) | Mex$ 9,857 | 356% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (Mex$ 31,380) | Mex$ 7,000 | 348% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (Mex$ 2,712) | Mex$ 1,117 | 143% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (Mex$ 23,218) | Mex$ 7,533 | 208% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (Mex$ 15,939) | Mex$ 4,353 | 266% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (Mex$ 1,356) | Mex$ 438 | 210% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 1,046) | Mex$ 627 | 67% |
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40” flat screen TV | $356 (Mex$ 6,894) | Mex$ 10,600 | 35% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (Mex$ 2,151) | Mex$ 1,750 | 23% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 23 | 939% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 125 | 198% |
| Clothes | 14% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Mex$ 839) | Mex$ 721 | 16% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 571 | 8% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 1,437 | 11% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,823) | Mex$ 791 | 131% |
| Transportation | 144% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (Mex$ 426,474) | Mex$ 256,667 | 66% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 15 | 5% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Mex$ 1,939) | Mex$ 536 | 262% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (Mex$ 403) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 236% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 236% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.90 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 101 | 13% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 323 | 40% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Mex$ 2,571) | Mex$ 144 | 1686% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 58 | 136% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.16 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 35 | 76% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.41 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 54 | 58% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 24 | 133% |
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Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | 50% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 75 | 488% |
| Entertainment | 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 288 | 151% |
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2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 114 | 275% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $149 (Mex$ 2,882) | Mex$ 1,175 | 145% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (Mex$ 969) | Mex$ 700 | 38% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 70 | 179% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 38 | 84% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 32 | 145% |
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iPod nano 16GB | $141 (Mex$ 2,729) | Mex$ 2,132 | 28% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.94) | Mex$ 3.37 | 42% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 920 | 20% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 38 | 203% |
| TOTAL | 126% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,046 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 35,380
($1,825)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan.
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