Cost of Living Comparison Between Birmingham and Bradford 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bradford are 1.4% lower than in Birmingham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bradford are 14.0% lower than in Birmingham | |
| Rent Prices in Bradford are 42.3% lower than in Birmingham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bradford are 10.8% lower than in Birmingham | |
| Groceries Prices in Bradford are 6.0% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bradford is 5.6% lower than in Birmingham | |
Restaurants | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 60.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.50 £ | 7.30 £ | +12.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.23 £ | 3.19 £ | -1.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 £ | 1.65 £ | +3.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 £ | 1.16 £ | -4.0 % |
Markets | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.77 £ | 5.21 £ | +9.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 1.18 £ | +5.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | 0.70 £ | -13.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.71 £ | 2.60 £ | -3.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.80 £ | 2.80 £ | +0.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.57 £ | 2.94 £ | +14.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.65 £ | 4.79 £ | +31.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 1.02 £ | +15.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.48 £ | -21.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 0.91 £ | +32.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | 1.20 £ | +48.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.45 £ | -16.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.44 £ | -10.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.89 £ | 0.72 £ | -19.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.06 £ | 1.12 £ | +6.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.75 £ | 8.00 £ | +3.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.16 £ | 1.96 £ | -9.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 £ | 2.05 £ | -24.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 12.95 £ | -7.5 % |
Transportation | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.45 £ | 2.70 £ | +10.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 73.00 £ | +21.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 2.80 £ | -44.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 £ | 1.21 £ | -33.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.60 £ | 12.00 £ | -23.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.93 £ | 5.72 £ | -3.5 % |
| 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 £ | 25,810.00 £ | -3.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 239.32 £ | 215.57 £ | -9.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.50 £ | 13.08 £ | -20.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.68 £ | 29.75 £ | +3.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.54 £ | 24.00 £ | -12.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.50 £ | 11.50 £ | +53.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.50 £ | 10.00 £ | -4.8 % |
Childcare | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,189.92 £ | 856.00 £ | -28.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,833.33 £ | 10,000.00 £ | -32.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.24 £ | 67.50 £ | +12.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.67 £ | 35.57 £ | +33.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.37 £ | 82.00 £ | +10.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 72.50 £ | 73.00 £ | +0.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 966.67 £ | 600.00 £ | -37.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 766.67 £ | 531.67 £ | -30.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,743.75 £ | 700.00 £ | -59.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,144.55 £ | 833.33 £ | -27.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 362.32 £ | 232.26 £ | -35.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 278.71 £ | 204.38 £ | -26.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Birmingham Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,425.64 £ | 1,970.60 £ | -18.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.92 | 5.86 | -1.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 118 | 18 |
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| Cost of Living in Worcester | 30.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Telford | 33.58 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Stoke-on-Trent | 45.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 50.45 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 30.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 31.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 33.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 36.75 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Blackburn | 40.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 40.54 miles |