Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 111% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (398 Kč) | 191 Kč | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (226 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (145 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (24 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.86 (129 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.41 (119 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (169 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.16 (114 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 (46 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (60 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (339 Kč) | 127 Kč | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (66 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.45 (76 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Brno | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,197 (70,546 Kč) | 21,492 Kč | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,336 (51,542 Kč) | 16,502 Kč | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (3,912 Kč) | 4,558 Kč | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,789 (39,483 Kč) | 15,029 Kč | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,322 (29,175 Kč) | 12,025 Kč | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $243 (5,361 Kč) | 2,380 Kč | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (1,534 Kč) | 366 Kč | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $367 (8,098 Kč) | 8,449 Kč | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (2,534 Kč) | 2,228 Kč | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (287 Kč) | 256 Kč | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (887 Kč) | 209 Kč | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Brno | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (1,465 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (1,090 Kč) | 990 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (2,350 Kč) | 1,668 Kč | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $128 (2,820 Kč) | 2,270 Kč | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Brno | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,953 (682,938 Kč) | 545,142 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (26 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $99 (2,188 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 302% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (417 Kč) | 264 Kč | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Brno | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (163 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (512 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (3,897 Kč) | 601 Kč | + 548% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (156 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 (105 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (166 Kč) | 93 Kč | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (134 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.62 (58 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $42 (924 Kč) | 275 Kč | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (1,261 Kč) | 535 Kč | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (576 Kč) | 339 Kč | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $246 (5,437 Kč) | 1,267 Kč | + 329% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (2,279 Kč) | 870 Kč | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (302 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (120 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (152 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 289% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $641 (14,151 Kč) | 14,791 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (4.67 Kč) | 5.03 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (1,554 Kč) | 784 Kč | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (237 Kč) | 118 Kč | + 102% | |
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TOTAL | + 117% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 662 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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