Cost of living in Birmingham is 11% lower than in Cork (without rent).
Rent in Birmingham is 31% cheaper than in Cork.
Cost of living including rent in Birmingham is 24% lower than in Cork.
Food in Birmingham is 6% cheaper than in Cork.
Transport in Birmingham is 50% cheaper than in Cork.
| Birmingham | Cork | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Birmingham | Cork | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.4 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.8 $ | 95.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.69 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.17 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.19 $ | 2.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.11 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.49 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.94 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.8 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.2 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.28 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.54 $ | 18.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.51 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.2 $ | 106 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 26.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 99.4 $ | 65.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.63 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.97 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.49 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.89 $ | 3.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 152 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
186 $ | 230 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.4 $ | 51.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 867 $ | 1,340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,701 $ | 2,355 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,174 $ | 1,542 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,992 $ | 3,021 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,402 $ | 4,703 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,302 $ | 3,907 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,187 $ | 3,654 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 4.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.4 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ | 15.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.5 $ | 91.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.5 $ | 106 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 904 $ | 1,207 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,344 $ | 7,149 $ |