- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Portland, Oregon
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 164 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 81 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 56 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 32 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 15 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 50 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 37 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 22 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 13 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 162 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.05 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 19 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (Mex$ 40,889) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (Mex$ 28,571) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (Mex$ 2,469) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (Mex$ 21,140) | Mex$ 7,599 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (Mex$ 14,512) | Mex$ 4,498 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (Mex$ 1,235) | Mex$ 538 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 464 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (Mex$ 7,101) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Mex$ 1,971) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 47 | + 346% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 65 | + 424% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 775 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 543 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (Mex$ 1,170) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,660) | Mex$ 917 | + 81% | |
| 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 | $22,000 (Mex$ 388,296) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Mex$ 1,765) | Mex$ 458 | + 285% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 124 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 73 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 269 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (Mex$ 2,819) | Mex$ 420 | + 572% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 74 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 41 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.37 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 61 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 23 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 102 | + 301% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 298 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 126 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (Mex$ 3,430) | Mex$ 821 | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 783 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 75 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 53 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 33 | + 112% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (Mex$ 2,583) | Mex$ 2,700 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.76) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 686 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 46 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,335 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 73,403
($4,159)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 34,000
in Zapopan.
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