Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Birmingham are 0.5% lower than in Leeds (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Birmingham are 0.4% higher than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 2.6% higher than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 0.1% lower than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 0.8% higher than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 5.8% lower than in Leeds | |
Restaurants | Leeds Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 60.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.30 £ | 6.70 £ | -8.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 4.50 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 £ | 3.23 £ | +1.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 £ | 1.60 £ | -3.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.21 £ | +5.6 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.13 £ | 4.77 £ | +15.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.12 £ | -4.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | 0.81 £ | +16.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.60 £ | 2.71 £ | +4.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.80 £ | 2.80 £ | -0.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.51 £ | 2.57 £ | +2.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.90 £ | 3.65 £ | -6.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 0.89 £ | -13.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.62 £ | +27.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | 0.69 £ | -24.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 0.81 £ | -8.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.54 £ | +19.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.49 £ | +11.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.72 £ | 0.89 £ | +24.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 £ | 0.95 £ | -15.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.75 £ | -3.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.96 £ | 2.26 £ | +15.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 £ | 2.70 £ | +56.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.95 £ | 14.00 £ | +8.1 % |
Transportation | Leeds Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.45 £ | +22.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.61 £ | 1.80 £ | -30.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.20 £ | 15.60 £ | +52.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.90 £ | 5.93 £ | +0.4 % |
| 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) | 29,550.67 £ | 26,750.00 £ | -9.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 213.25 £ | 239.32 £ | +12.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.14 £ | 16.50 £ | +35.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.75 £ | 28.68 £ | -3.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.08 £ | 27.54 £ | -5.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.33 £ | 7.50 £ | -56.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 10.50 £ | +16.7 % |
Childcare | Leeds Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,164.33 £ | 1,189.92 £ | +2.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,000.00 £ | 14,833.33 £ | +48.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds 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, ...) | 35.57 £ | 26.67 £ | -25.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 66.00 £ | 74.37 £ | +12.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 73.00 £ | 72.50 £ | -0.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 919.17 £ | 966.67 £ | +5.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 691.67 £ | 766.67 £ | +10.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,831.67 £ | 1,743.75 £ | -4.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,062.50 £ | 1,144.55 £ | +7.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 480.00 £ | 362.32 £ | -24.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.45 £ | 278.71 £ | +16.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leeds Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,564.12 £ | 2,425.91 £ | -5.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.86 | 5.92 | +1.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 72 | 118 |
Moving to Leeds? Explore:
Cities near Leeds: | Cost of Living in Bradford | 9.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 10.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 20.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 21.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 24.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 31.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sheffield | 34.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 36.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 42.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bury | 42.38 miles |
Cities near Birmingham: | Cost of Living in Solihull | 8.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dudley | 10.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wolverhampton | 17.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coventry | 21.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worcester | 30.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Telford | 33.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leicester | 43.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stoke-on-Trent | 45.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 50.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 51.63 miles |