Cost of Living Comparison Between Cardiff and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Birmingham are 2.9% lower than in Cardiff (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Birmingham are 1.4% lower than in Cardiff | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 2.0% higher than in Cardiff | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 4.4% lower than in Cardiff | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 11.7% lower than in Cardiff | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 13.7% higher than in Cardiff | |
Restaurants | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 £ | 6.50 £ | -13.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.25 £ | 4.50 £ | +5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.23 £ | 3.19 £ | -1.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 £ | 1.55 £ | -19.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 £ | 1.20 £ | -20.3 % |
Markets | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.64 £ | 4.84 £ | +4.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.11 £ | +8.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.85 £ | -4.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.44 £ | 2.67 £ | -22.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.56 £ | 2.95 £ | -17.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.69 £ | 2.61 £ | -3.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.31 £ | 3.77 £ | -12.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 0.86 £ | -27.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.57 £ | +9.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.36 £ | 0.69 £ | -48.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.57 £ | 0.74 £ | -52.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.57 £ | +23.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.39 £ | 0.48 £ | +21.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.84 £ | 0.90 £ | +8.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 £ | 0.99 £ | -0.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 7.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.91 £ | 2.15 £ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.19 £ | 2.83 £ | -11.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.50 £ | 14.50 £ | +7.4 % |
Transportation | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 £ | 2.45 £ | +11.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 55.00 £ | 60.00 £ | +9.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 5.00 £ | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.90 £ | 1.80 £ | -5.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 £ | 15.60 £ | +4.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.85 £ | 6.03 £ | +3.2 % |
| 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) | 28,666.67 £ | 26,750.00 £ | -6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 244.88 £ | 245.63 £ | +0.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 10.83 £ | 17.92 £ | +65.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.44 £ | 28.40 £ | +3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.30 £ | 27.36 £ | +0.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 6.17 £ | 7.50 £ | +21.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.99 £ | 10.50 £ | +50.2 % |
Childcare | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,116.67 £ | 1,189.92 £ | +6.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,000.00 £ | 14,833.33 £ | -38.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.50 £ | 60.24 £ | -10.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.50 £ | 26.67 £ | -17.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 58.12 £ | 74.37 £ | +28.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 62.50 £ | 72.50 £ | +16.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,021.43 £ | 973.08 £ | -4.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 808.33 £ | 766.67 £ | -5.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,575.00 £ | 1,743.75 £ | +10.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,133.33 £ | 1,144.55 £ | +1.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 232.26 £ | 362.32 £ | +56.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 204.38 £ | 274.99 £ | +34.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cardiff Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,190.74 £ | 2,454.50 £ | +12.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.00 | 5.92 | -1.4 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 58 | 116 |
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