- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Portland, Oregon
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 119 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 91 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 52 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 31 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 15 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 58 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 38 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 20 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 16 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 176 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 22 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 19 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (Mex$ 46,338) | Mex$ 18,336 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (Mex$ 32,378) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (Mex$ 2,798) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (Mex$ 23,957) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (Mex$ 16,446) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (Mex$ 1,399) | Mex$ 620 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 432 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $355 (Mex$ 7,099) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (Mex$ 2,696) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 72 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 75 | + 615% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 787 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 523 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (Mex$ 1,326) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,881) | Mex$ 934 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (Mex$ 440,044) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Mex$ 2,000) | Mex$ 543 | + 269% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 103 | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 234% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 65 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 225 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (Mex$ 2,984) | Mex$ 436 | + 585% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 66 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.16 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 39 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 50 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.89 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 23 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 101 | + 402% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 282 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 140 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (Mex$ 2,808) | Mex$ 734 | + 283% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (Mex$ 1,000) | Mex$ 722 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 79 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 47 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 34 | + 138% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $435 (Mex$ 8,710) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 2.00) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 641 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 47 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,500 prices entered by 389 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 127,607
($6,380)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 56,000
in Zapopan.
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