In Birmingham, United Kingdom, a family of four typically needs around $4833 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2046 monthly.
Overall living costs in Birmingham are 3% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Birmingham is 41% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Birmingham is, on average, 54% lower than in New York City.
Birmingham is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high cost of living in Birmingham is primarily influenced by transport expenses, which can be significant for residents.
Food costs in Birmingham are 7% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Birmingham is 52% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact overall living costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 17.6 $ |
| Dinner | 64.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.18 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.28 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 18.8 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.66 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 79.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 118 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 7.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.56 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 201 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 305 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 38.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 905 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,412 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,172 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,143 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,216 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,012 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,394 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.80% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ |
| Haircut | 15.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,575 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,729 $ |