Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $18 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 | $4.51 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 | $1.17 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.12 | $3.72 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 | $4.47 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 | $3.73 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.93 | $1.68 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.35 | $3.75 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $14 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.57 | $2.17 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.06 | $2.00 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,782 | $1,753 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,131 | $1,235 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 | $204 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,473 | $1,288 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,197 | $961 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 | $135 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $84 | $63 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $238 | $305 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 | $89 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 | $24 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 | $50 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $26 | $46 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 | $74 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,192 | $22,316 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 | $0.81 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 | $83 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $24 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 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 | $21 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Baltimore, Maryland | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 | $46 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 | $22 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 | $183 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 | $80 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 | $5.01 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.59 | $5.10 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $370 | $428 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 | $37 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $8 | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 241 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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