Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 | $3.00 | + 348% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 | $3.00 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.95 | $3.00 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 | $1.29 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 | $2.40 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 | $1.10 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $6 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 | $1.70 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 | $1.00 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 | $1.50 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $6.00 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 | $2.25 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 | $0.33 | + 653% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,858 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,534 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 | $40 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,511 | $500 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,073 | $250 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $132 | $50 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 | $70 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 | $600 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 | $300 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $7 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 | $40 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,904 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 | $1.40 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 104% 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) | $167 | $25 | + 569% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.17 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.31 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.45 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.34 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 | $20 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,607 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $7,819
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$5,700
in Zvishavane District.
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