Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 | $3.00 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 | $3.00 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 | $3.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 | $1.29 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 | $2.40 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 | $1.10 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 | $1.70 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 | $1.00 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 | $1.50 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $6.00 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 | $2.25 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 | $0.33 | + 725% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 | $40 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 | $500 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 | $250 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 | $50 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 | $70 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 | $600 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 | $300 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $7 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 | $40 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 | $1.40 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $176 | $25 | + 602% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.10 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.31 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 | $20 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,524 prices entered by 369 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $9,132
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$7,100
in Zvishavane District.
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