Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 83) | R$ 30 | + 179% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 111% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.28 (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (R$ 4.63) | R$ 4.00 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.05 (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 104% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 30 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (R$ 14) | R$ 60 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 74) | R$ 120 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.00 | + 297% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,199 (R$ 12,198) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,445 (R$ 8,014) | R$ 1,450 | + 453% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (R$ 992) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,599 (R$ 8,868) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,036 (R$ 5,745) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (R$ 580) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (R$ 298) | R$ 70 | + 325% | |
40” flat screen tv | $261 (R$ 1,446) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (R$ 644) | R$ 300 | + 115% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 62) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (R$ 98) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 126% | |||
Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (R$ 265) | R$ 80 | + 231% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (R$ 242) | R$ 60 | + 303% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 482) | R$ 500 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (R$ 577) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,377 (R$ 118,560) | R$ 94,371 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 4.46 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (R$ 427) | R$ 227 | + 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (R$ 87) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 115% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 118) | R$ 50 | + 137% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (R$ 573) | R$ 300 | + 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 20 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 115) | R$ 60 | + 92% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (R$ 276) | R$ 200 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 128) | R$ 80 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (R$ 726) | R$ 300 | + 142% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (R$ 504) | R$ 80 | + 530% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 80 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 176% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.42 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.00 | + 501% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (R$ 2,358) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (R$ 0.76) | R$ 0.50 | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (R$ 273) | R$ 300 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 5.00 | + 800% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 54,772 ($9,876) in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 40,000 in Paulinia.
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