Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Summary of cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,315
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,207
  • Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than in 71% of cities in USA (29 out of 41)
  • Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than in 62% of cities in N. America (32 out of 52)
  • Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than in 78% of cities in the World (52 out of 227)
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List of prices in Baltimore, Maryland
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $14
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $6.00
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.98
12 eggs, large $4.12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.54
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.58
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.21
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.93
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.35
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $14
2 liters of coca-cola $2.57
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.06
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 $1,473
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,197
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 $238
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $104
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11
Hourly rate for cleaning help $17
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $42
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $26
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $70
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $125
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $29,192
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.94
Monthly ticket public transport $74
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $22
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.) $3.46
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $3.82
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.47
Tube of toothpaste $2.29
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $20
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $47
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 $72
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.31
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.59
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $370
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.12
1 month of gym membership in business district $74
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 171 prices entered by 18 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2023

Baltimore position in our World Ranking

the world
52nd
out of 227
n. america
32nd
out of 52
usa
29th
out of 41

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