- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Portland, Oregon
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 162 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 86 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 50 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 32 | + 35% | |
| 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$ 35 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 13 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 173 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 19 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (Mex$ 41,163) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (Mex$ 28,762) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (Mex$ 2,486) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (Mex$ 21,281) | Mex$ 7,498 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (Mex$ 14,609) | Mex$ 4,372 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (Mex$ 1,243) | Mex$ 538 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 464 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (Mex$ 7,146) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (Mex$ 1,959) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 47 | + 334% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 65 | + 432% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Mex$ 769) | Mex$ 750 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 567 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (Mex$ 1,178) | Mex$ 1,386 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,671) | Mex$ 915 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (Mex$ 390,898) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Mex$ 1,777) | Mex$ 485 | + 267% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 124 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 73 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 269 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (Mex$ 2,838) | Mex$ 420 | + 576% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 74 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 41 | + 60% | |
| 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 | $23 (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 102 | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 310 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 126 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (Mex$ 3,453) | Mex$ 821 | + 321% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 783 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 75 | + 137% | |
| 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$ 33 | + 113% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (Mex$ 2,600) | Mex$ 2,577 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.78) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 686 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 46 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,461 prices entered by 381 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 80,365
($4,523)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Zapopan.
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