United States
Cost of Living in Portland, OR
Monthly Total
$3,902
$68,285
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,884
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$67
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,884
$32,970
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$291
$5,093
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$234
$4,095
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$264
$4,620
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$420
$7,350
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$343
$6,003
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$380
$6,650
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$86
$1,505
Monthly Total
$3,902
$68,285
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