Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Birmingham is 26.9% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Birmingham is 39.0% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 57.0% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 21.3% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 13.9% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 19.9% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.78 £ | 3.36 £ | -11.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.79 £ | -12.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.28 £ | -9.7 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.91 £ | 4.65 £ | -5.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 1.09 £ | -20.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | 0.87 £ | +1.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.57 £ | 2.72 £ | -23.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.85 £ | 3.22 £ | -16.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.01 £ | 2.67 £ | -11.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.78 £ | 4.46 £ | -6.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 0.86 £ | -23.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.62 £ | +3.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 0.67 £ | -36.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 0.92 £ | -26.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.56 £ | -1.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.48 £ | -16.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.01 £ | 1.06 £ | +5.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 0.96 £ | -26.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 9.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.33 £ | 2.51 £ | +7.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.82 £ | 2.80 £ | -0.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.50 £ | 14.50 £ | -12.1 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.45 £ | -15.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 180.00 £ | 62.00 £ | -65.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 5.00 £ | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 1.92 £ | -54.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 16.82 £ | -43.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.50 £ | 5.41 £ | -1.7 % |
| 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) | 29,633.35 £ | 28,402.00 £ | -4.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 234.54 £ | 201.11 £ | -14.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.63 £ | 16.71 £ | +14.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.57 £ | 28.69 £ | -9.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.66 £ | 24.11 £ | -50.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.28 £ | 7.50 £ | -53.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,804.45 £ | 1,187.90 £ | -34.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,853.52 £ | 14,166.67 £ | -35.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.94 £ | 68.94 £ | -12.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.22 £ | 37.50 £ | +3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.67 £ | 85.00 £ | -7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.44 £ | 95.83 £ | -17.0 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,223.99 £ | 985.29 £ | -55.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,637.04 £ | 793.18 £ | -51.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,182.89 £ | 1,681.25 £ | -59.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,728.57 £ | 1,167.50 £ | -57.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,474.83 £ | 362.32 £ | -75.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 783.35 £ | 278.71 £ | -64.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,073.24 £ | 2,250.06 £ | -26.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.03 | 5.76 | +14.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 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 |