Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 80) | R$ 35 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.27 (R$ 17) | R$ 30 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (R$ 4.47) | R$ 4.00 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 30 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (R$ 14) | R$ 60 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 69) | R$ 120 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.00 | + 283% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,199 (R$ 11,768) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,445 (R$ 7,732) | R$ 1,450 | + 433% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (R$ 957) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,599 (R$ 8,555) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,036 (R$ 5,543) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (R$ 560) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (R$ 287) | R$ 70 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $261 (R$ 1,395) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (R$ 622) | R$ 300 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 60) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (R$ 97) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (R$ 256) | R$ 80 | + 220% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (R$ 233) | R$ 60 | + 289% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 465) | R$ 500 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (R$ 556) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,717 (R$ 116,203) | R$ 15,000 | + 675% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (R$ 3.28) | R$ 4.46 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (R$ 443) | R$ 227 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (R$ 84) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 114) | R$ 50 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (R$ 556) | R$ 300 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 114) | R$ 60 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (R$ 267) | R$ 200 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 123) | R$ 80 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (R$ 700) | R$ 300 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (R$ 486) | R$ 80 | + 507% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 64) | R$ 80 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.42 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.00 | + 480% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (R$ 2,275) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (R$ 0.73) | R$ 0.50 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (R$ 247) | R$ 300 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 5.00 | + 648% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 448 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 52,976 ($9,901) in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 38,000 in Paulinia.
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