Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 80) | R$ 30 | + 171% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.27 (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (R$ 4.69) | R$ 4.00 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.99 (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 107% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R$ 36) | R$ 30 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
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 | $13 (R$ 72) | R$ 120 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.00 | + 302% | |
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 | $2,199 (R$ 12,359) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,445 (R$ 8,120) | R$ 1,450 | + 460% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (R$ 1,005) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,599 (R$ 8,985) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,036 (R$ 5,821) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (R$ 588) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (R$ 302) | R$ 70 | + 331% | |
40” flat screen tv | $261 (R$ 1,465) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (R$ 653) | R$ 300 | + 118% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 63) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (R$ 102) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 129% | |||
Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (R$ 269) | R$ 80 | + 236% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (R$ 245) | R$ 60 | + 308% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 488) | R$ 500 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (R$ 584) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 102% | |||
Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,377 (R$ 120,127) | R$ 15,000 | + 701% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (R$ 3.44) | R$ 4.46 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (R$ 469) | R$ 227 | + 106% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (R$ 88) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 20 | + 118% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 120) | R$ 50 | + 140% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (R$ 584) | R$ 300 | + 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 89% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 119) | R$ 60 | + 99% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (R$ 280) | R$ 200 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 130) | R$ 80 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (R$ 735) | R$ 300 | + 145% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (R$ 510) | R$ 80 | + 538% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 80 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 180% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.42 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.00 | + 509% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (R$ 2,389) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (R$ 0.77) | R$ 0.50 | + 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (R$ 259) | R$ 300 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 5.00 | + 686% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 59,008 ($10,501) in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 41,000 in Paulinia.
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