Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (124元) | 69元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (74元) | 31元 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (43元) | 12元 | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.66 (32元) | 13元 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (29元) | 10元 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (50元) | 44元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (30元) | 11元 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (21元) | 6元 | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (114元) | 62元 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.66 (18元) | 18元 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (14元) | 20元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 476% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 476% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,878 (19,767元) | 2,770元 | + 614% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,812 (12,449元) | 1,638元 | + 660% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $274 (1,882元) | 400元 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,978 (13,589元) | 1,746元 | + 678% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,185 (8,140元) | 1,108元 | + 634% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (1,615元) | 300元 | + 438% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (439元) | 100元 | + 339% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $401 (2,753元) | 4,000元 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (789元) | 600元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (91元) | 30元 | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (243元) | 50元 | + 385% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (436元) | 484元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (416元) | 363元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (757元) | 500元 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $153 (1,051元) | 500元 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,392 (174,414元) | 226,253元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (8元) | 6.00元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (670元) | 150元 | + 347% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (151元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (51元) | 10元 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (159元) | 20元 | + 697% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $186 (1,279元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (53元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.84 (33元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (52元) | 30元 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (32元) | 12元 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.40 (17元) | 5.00元 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (251元) | 25元 | + 905% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (361元) | 80元 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (195元) | 50元 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $246 (1,693元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (692元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (86元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (37元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (54元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $572 (3,931元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (2.34元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (470元) | 175元 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (63元) | 100元 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 127% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 480 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
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