Summary of cost of living in Portland, OR, United States:
Restaurants | |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 21.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 87.50 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.78 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.47 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.96 $ | |
Markets | |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.08 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.93 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.99 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.15 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.30 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.56 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.04 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.89 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.29 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.01 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.30 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.68 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.50 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.99 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.90 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.13 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.16 $ | |
Transportation | |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.03 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.06 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 33,680.68 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 24,666.25 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 228.81 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 71.14 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 68.00 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 42.91 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 34.12 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.50 $ | |
Childcare | |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,851.17 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 27,580.62 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 65.48 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 45.77 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 105.36 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 135.83 $ | |
Rent Per Month | |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,063.32 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,638.41 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,700.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,643.18 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 374.08 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 306.08 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,893.30 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.33 | |
Sources and References
| Cost of Living in Vancouver, Washington | 8.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Olympia, Washington | 113.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tacoma, Washington | 142.96 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bremerton, Washington | 170.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seattle, Washington | 174.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Walla Walla, Washington | 242.09 miles |
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