Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Summary of cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,276
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,197
  • Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than in 73% of cities in USA (24 out of 33)
  • Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than in 69% of cities in N. America (27 out of 39)
  • Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than in 73% of cities in the World (52 out of 189)
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List of prices in Baltimore, Maryland
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $15
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.75
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.08
12 eggs, large $3.53
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.25
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.48
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.92
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.24
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.29
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $15
2 liters of coca-cola $2.54
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.70
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,782
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,131
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $200
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,509
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,109
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $118
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $84
40” flat screen tv $240
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $113
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11
Hourly rate for cleaning help $18
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $39
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $30
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $76
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $116
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $25,990
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.94
Monthly ticket public transport $75
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $21
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $21
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $92
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.55
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $3.98
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.74
Tube of toothpaste $1.95
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $21
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $51
2 tickets to the movies $24
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $153
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $74
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.69
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.49
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $370
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.16
1 month of gym membership in business district $63
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $11
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 95 prices entered by 16 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

Baltimore position in our World Ranking

the world
52nd
out of 189
n. america
27th
out of 39
usa
24th
out of 33

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