Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 61% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (12,059 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (6,310 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (3,642 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (692 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.43 (3,414 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.55 (2,859 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (4,997 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (2,832 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (1,235 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 (1,915 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (13,321 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.26 (2,051 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.21 (2,020 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 616% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,401 (1,508,972 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,991 (1,251,438 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 (146,936 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,034 (1,278,444 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,495 (939,557 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (88,086 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (35,907 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (209,771 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 (67,706 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (7,530 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (19,212 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (39,533 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (39,152 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $122 (76,556 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (103,835 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,756 (21,215,457 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (681 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (57,956 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (13,494 Franc) | 5,547 Franc | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 232% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (5,031 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $55 (34,455 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 568% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $189 (118,638 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | + 575% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (4,554 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (3,141 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (4,720 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (4,409 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 484% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.01 (1,889 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (25,821 Franc) | 7,585 Franc | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (31,469 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (20,854 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $282 (177,210 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 1009% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 (64,326 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (9,880 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (3,414 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (4,923 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 354% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (377,009 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (215 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (27,061 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (6,726 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 676% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 324 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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