Cost of Living Comparison Between Birmingham and Aberdeen 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Aberdeen is 5.8% higher than in Birmingham (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Aberdeen is 5.0% lower than in Birmingham | |
| Rent Prices in Aberdeen are 29.2% lower than in Birmingham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Aberdeen are 1.6% lower than in Birmingham | |
| Groceries Prices in Aberdeen are 9.2% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Aberdeen is 28.4% higher than in Birmingham | |
Restaurants | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.50 £ | +3.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 55.00 £ | -8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.70 £ | 6.72 £ | +0.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 4.50 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.23 £ | 3.41 £ | +5.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 £ | 1.59 £ | -0.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 £ | 1.11 £ | -7.8 % |
Markets | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.73 £ | 6.19 £ | +30.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 1.10 £ | -2.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | 1.03 £ | +26.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.71 £ | 2.80 £ | +3.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.80 £ | 3.05 £ | +8.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.57 £ | 3.18 £ | +23.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.65 £ | 3.78 £ | +3.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.92 £ | +4.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.47 £ | -24.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 1.25 £ | +80.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | 1.47 £ | +81.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.44 £ | -19.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.47 £ | -3.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.89 £ | 0.83 £ | -6.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 £ | 0.91 £ | -4.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.75 £ | 7.00 £ | -9.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.35 £ | 1.64 £ | -30.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 £ | 1.56 £ | -42.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 14.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.45 £ | 3.50 £ | +42.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 76.00 £ | +26.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 2.60 £ | -48.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 £ | 2.20 £ | +22.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.60 £ | 36.00 £ | +130.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.93 £ | 5.90 £ | -0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,750.00 £ | 20,448.75 £ | -23.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 239.32 £ | 274.25 £ | +14.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.50 £ | 17.23 £ | +4.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.68 £ | 30.04 £ | +4.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.86 £ | 37.88 £ | +41.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.50 £ | 7.20 £ | -4.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.50 £ | 7.25 £ | -31.0 % |
Childcare | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,189.92 £ | 1,633.33 £ | +37.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,833.33 £ | 11,283.33 £ | -23.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.24 £ | 52.17 £ | -13.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.67 £ | 24.50 £ | -8.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.37 £ | 68.20 £ | -8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 72.50 £ | 83.47 £ | +15.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 984.62 £ | 590.62 £ | -40.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 766.67 £ | 533.33 £ | -30.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,743.75 £ | 1,118.75 £ | -35.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,144.55 £ | 1,040.00 £ | -9.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 362.32 £ | 216.00 £ | -40.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 278.71 £ | 188.59 £ | -32.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Birmingham Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,390.01 £ | 2,914.80 £ | +22.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.92 | 5.90 | -0.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 121 | 63 |
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