Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Birmingham are 22.9% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Birmingham are 36.8% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 54.2% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 25.7% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 16.3% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 23.8% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.99 £ | 12.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 £ | 5.75 £ | -23.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.46 £ | 2.86 £ | -17.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.81 £ | 1.38 £ | -23.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.37 £ | 1.07 £ | -22.0 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.45 £ | 3.86 £ | -13.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.07 £ | 0.94 £ | -11.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | 0.60 £ | -30.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.67 £ | 1.98 £ | -26.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.91 £ | 2.74 £ | -6.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.98 £ | 2.46 £ | -17.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.72 £ | 3.39 £ | -28.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.79 £ | -17.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.47 £ | -17.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.93 £ | 0.86 £ | -7.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 0.84 £ | -26.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.53 £ | +2.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.47 £ | -8.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.87 £ | 0.57 £ | -34.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.18 £ | 1.02 £ | -13.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.82 £ | -9.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 1.61 £ | -34.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.15 £ | 12.25 £ | -6.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.70 £ | 2.40 £ | -11.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 160.00 £ | 55.00 £ | -65.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 £ | 4.50 £ | +5.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.89 £ | 1.80 £ | -37.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 15.60 £ | -45.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.68 £ | 5.98 £ | -10.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 25,000.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,813.76 £ | 25,750.00 £ | +3.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.19 £ | 207.40 £ | -29.5 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 £ | 0.14 £ | +11.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.48 £ | 27.37 £ | -3.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.54 £ | 26.42 £ | -39.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.81 £ | 12.29 £ | +4.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,558.26 £ | 1,204.21 £ | -22.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,413.64 £ | 14,833.33 £ | -14.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.95 £ | 58.12 £ | -21.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.90 £ | 27.50 £ | -18.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.53 £ | 75.00 £ | +3.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.14 £ | 62.22 £ | -33.9 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,035.28 £ | 821.28 £ | -59.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,422.98 £ | 651.25 £ | -54.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,785.35 £ | 1,848.02 £ | -51.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,489.42 £ | 1,140.00 £ | -54.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,135.24 £ | 525.18 £ | -53.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 666.41 £ | 306.60 £ | -54.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,033.57 £ | 2,372.71 £ | -21.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.87 | 3.05 | -21.2 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1067 | 122 |
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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 |