Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $17 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $11 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.76 | $4.90 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 | $0.97 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.82 | $4.76 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 | $4.94 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 | $4.29 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 | $1.71 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.66 | $2.69 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $24 | $18 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.16 | $2.43 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 | $2.45 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is about the same as in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,407 | $2,458 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,089 | $1,601 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 | $178 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,994 | $1,631 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 | $1,019 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $143 | $260 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 | $60 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 | $305 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 | $110 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $17 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 | $44 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 | $61 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $64 | $50 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 | $118 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 | $144 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,399 | $25,143 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 | $1.16 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 | $71 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $30 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $11 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $55 | $26 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $218 | $154 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $9 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 | $5.56 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $4.65 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 | $4.55 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.01 | $2.74 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 | $22 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 | $62 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 | $25 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $282 | $286 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 | $114 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $12 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $7 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 | $565 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 | $0.10 | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 | $53 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $11 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 472 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
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