Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (187 kr) | 108 kr | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (112 kr) | 80 kr | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (64 kr) | 58 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.66 (49 kr) | 37 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (44 kr) | 30 kr | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (76 kr) | 48 kr | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (45 kr) | 28 kr | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (17 kr) | 12 kr | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (32 kr) | 18 kr | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (173 kr) | 98 kr | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.66 (28 kr) | 20 kr | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (21 kr) | 22 kr | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,878 (29,962 kr) | 13,652 kr | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,823 (18,980 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $274 (2,853 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,978 (20,597 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,258 (13,102 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (2,448 kr) | 410 kr | + 496% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (666 kr) | 275 kr | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $401 (4,173 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (1,196 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (137 kr) | 67 kr | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (368 kr) | 203 kr | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (662 kr) | 937 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (631 kr) | 419 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (1,147 kr) | 966 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $153 (1,593 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,392 (264,366 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (1,041 kr) | 564 kr | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (224 kr) | 307 kr | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (77 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (242 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $186 (1,938 kr) | 261 kr | + 644% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (80 kr) | 41 kr | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.84 (50 kr) | 31 kr | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (78 kr) | 28 kr | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (48 kr) | 28 kr | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.40 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (381 kr) | 274 kr | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (548 kr) | 415 kr | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (295 kr) | 267 kr | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $246 (2,566 kr) | 819 kr | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (1,048 kr) | 847 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (130 kr) | 138 kr | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (57 kr) | 40 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (81 kr) | 70 kr | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $572 (5,958 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (3.54 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (712 kr) | 286 kr | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (95 kr) | 66 kr | + 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 549 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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