Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 125% | |||
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| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (R$ 91) | R$ 38 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 31 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.46 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 4.82 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.23 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.26 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 34 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.23 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.98 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.65 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 89) | R$ 37 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.80 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.80 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 363% | |||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 363% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,034 (R$ 11,130) | R$ 2,404 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,793 (R$ 9,809) | R$ 1,420 | + 591% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (R$ 1,164) | R$ 250 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,694 (R$ 9,269) | R$ 1,698 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (R$ 6,566) | R$ 1,077 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $145 (R$ 796) | R$ 279 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (R$ 324) | R$ 85 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $239 (R$ 1,307) | R$ 2,104 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (R$ 579) | R$ 602 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 62) | R$ 12 | + 427% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (R$ 108) | R$ 14 | + 650% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (R$ 212) | R$ 218 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (R$ 218) | R$ 163 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (R$ 612) | R$ 332 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (R$ 507) | R$ 286 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,779 (R$ 151,979) | R$ 72,761 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (R$ 4.73) | R$ 5.90 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (R$ 544) | R$ 161 | + 239% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (R$ 114) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 114) | R$ 79 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (R$ 673) | R$ 217 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.94 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.01 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (R$ 137) | R$ 41 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (R$ 301) | R$ 66 | + 354% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 139) | R$ 40 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $290 (R$ 1,589) | R$ 132 | + 1103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (R$ 479) | R$ 104 | + 360% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (R$ 90) | R$ 22 | + 316% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.75 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 8 | + 343% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $370 (R$ 2,022) | R$ 3,568 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 0.81 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (R$ 370) | R$ 104 | + 255% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 10 | + 523% | |
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TOTAL | + 168% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 253 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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