Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $18 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 | $5.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 | $0.87 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.43 | $5.06 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.55 | $3.62 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $6 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 | $4.50 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 | $2.69 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 | $2.02 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 | $11 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.26 | $3.08 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.21 | $2.78 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,401 | $2,515 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,991 | $1,531 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 | $175 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,034 | $1,300 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,495 | $957 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 | $157 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $72 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 | $344 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 | $149 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $15 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 | $42 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 | $50 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 | $34 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $122 | $96 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 | $90 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,756 | $32,100 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 | $0.93 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 | $65 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $14 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $10 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $55 | $6 | + 780% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $189 | $94 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 | $4.88 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $7 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 | $3.48 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.01 | $1.75 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 | $23 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 | $47 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 | $25 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $282 | $206 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 | $75 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $14 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 | $5.53 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $4.71 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 | $451 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 | $0.32 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 | $39 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $9 | + 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 510 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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