Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 216% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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Food | + 210% | |||
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Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 210% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Portland, Oregon | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (85 lei) | 32 lei | + 168% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (48 lei) | 18 lei | + 170% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (30 lei) | 9 lei | + 216% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (4.78 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.08 (23 lei) | 10 lei | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.58 (21 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 383% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (35 lei) | 14 lei | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (21 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 518% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (8 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 238% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (15 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 373% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (86 lei) | 25 lei | + 246% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.83 (13 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 136% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (11 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 539% | |
Housing | + 389% | |||
Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 389% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Portland, Oregon | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,664 (12,070 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 442% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,787 (8,098 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 432% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (909 lei) | 390 lei | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,666 (7,547 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 451% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,221 (5,533 lei) | 914 lei | + 505% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $164 (745 lei) | 253 lei | + 194% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (245 lei) | 32 lei | + 659% | |
40” flat screen tv | $388 (1,756 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (658 lei) | 330 lei | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (63 lei) | 30 lei | + 111% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (144 lei) | 23 lei | + 525% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Portland, Oregon | Piteşti | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (294 lei) | 261 lei | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (230 lei) | 131 lei | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (510 lei) | 270 lei | + 89% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (608 lei) | 251 lei | + 142% | |
Transportation | + 207% | |||
Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Portland, Oregon | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,851 (117,122 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (5.29 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (445 lei) | 74 lei | + 502% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (110 lei) | 21 lei | + 431% | |
Personal Care | + 214% | |||
Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 214% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Portland, Oregon | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (34 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (105 lei) | 28 lei | + 270% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (742 lei) | 84 lei | + 785% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (34 lei) | 20 lei | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (37 lei) | 15 lei | + 149% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.57 (21 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 310% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (184 lei) | 16 lei | + 1069% | |
Entertainment | + 123% | |||
Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Portland, Oregon | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (233 lei) | 69 lei | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (128 lei) | 43 lei | + 197% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $264 (1,198 lei) | 166 lei | + 621% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (452 lei) | 135 lei | + 236% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (61 lei) | 21 lei | + 192% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (28 lei) | 9 lei | + 196% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (35 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 568% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (1,963 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (1.54 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (293 lei) | 121 lei | + 143% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (45 lei) | 16 lei | + 172% | |
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TOTAL | + 216% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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