Cost of Living Comparison Between Cardiff and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Birmingham are 0.0% lower than in Cardiff (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Birmingham are 3.2% higher than in Cardiff | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 10.8% higher than in Cardiff | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 12.2% lower than in Cardiff | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 1.5% lower than in Cardiff | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 7.3% higher than in Cardiff | |
Restaurants | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.25 £ | 5.71 £ | -8.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.55 £ | 4.00 £ | +12.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.97 £ | 2.89 £ | -2.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 £ | 1.38 £ | -13.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.43 £ | 1.07 £ | -25.6 % |
Markets | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.81 £ | 3.86 £ | +1.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.93 £ | 0.94 £ | +1.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 0.60 £ | -17.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.21 £ | 1.98 £ | -10.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.98 £ | 2.74 £ | +38.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.41 £ | 2.46 £ | +2.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.11 £ | 3.39 £ | -17.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.79 £ | -11.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.47 £ | -14.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.72 £ | 0.86 £ | +20.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.79 £ | 0.84 £ | +5.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.53 £ | +21.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.47 £ | +4.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.74 £ | 0.57 £ | -22.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 £ | 1.02 £ | +3.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.95 £ | 1.82 £ | -6.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.20 £ | 1.61 £ | -26.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.50 £ | 12.25 £ | -2.0 % |
Transportation | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.40 £ | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 53.00 £ | 55.00 £ | +3.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.75 £ | 4.50 £ | +63.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 £ | 1.80 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 £ | 15.60 £ | +4.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.84 £ | 5.98 £ | +2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 £ | 25,000.00 £ | +4.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,666.67 £ | 25,750.00 £ | +24.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 224.35 £ | 207.40 £ | -7.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.07 £ | 0.14 £ | +87.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 25.25 £ | 27.37 £ | +8.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.22 £ | 26.42 £ | -6.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 6.00 £ | 12.29 £ | +104.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.50 £ | 10.00 £ | +54.0 % |
Childcare | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,116.67 £ | 1,204.21 £ | +7.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,500.00 £ | 14,833.33 £ | +9.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 52.25 £ | 58.12 £ | +11.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.25 £ | 27.50 £ | -12.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 66.25 £ | 75.00 £ | +13.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 56.88 £ | 62.22 £ | +9.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 784.23 £ | 821.08 £ | +4.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 645.38 £ | 651.25 £ | +0.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,612.50 £ | 1,846.26 £ | +14.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,007.25 £ | 1,140.00 £ | +13.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 230.86 £ | 525.18 £ | +127.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 204.38 £ | 306.60 £ | +50.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,141.98 £ | 2,372.71 £ | +10.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.83 | 3.05 | -36.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 60 | 123 |
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