Cost of Living Comparison Between Nottingham and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Birmingham is 5.7% lower than in Nottingham (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Birmingham is 0.3% lower than in Nottingham | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 14.4% higher than in Nottingham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 8.9% higher than in Nottingham | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 16.3% lower than in Nottingham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 0.1% higher than in Nottingham | |
Restaurants | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 £ | 60.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.10 £ | 6.70 £ | -5.6 % |
| 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) | 3.37 £ | 3.23 £ | -4.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 £ | 1.60 £ | -9.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.23 £ | 1.21 £ | -1.7 % |
Markets | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.18 £ | 4.77 £ | +14.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 1.12 £ | +8.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.81 £ | +52.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.60 £ | 2.71 £ | +4.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.71 £ | 2.80 £ | +3.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.60 £ | 2.57 £ | -28.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.31 £ | 3.65 £ | -50.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.27 £ | 0.89 £ | -30.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.62 £ | +39.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | 0.69 £ | -36.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | 0.81 £ | -11.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.54 £ | -3.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.49 £ | +20.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.77 £ | 0.89 £ | +16.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.04 £ | 0.95 £ | -8.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.75 £ | -3.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.37 £ | 2.35 £ | -0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 £ | 2.70 £ | -16.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 14.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.70 £ | 2.45 £ | -9.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 76.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -21.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 5.00 £ | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.95 £ | 1.80 £ | -7.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 £ | 15.60 £ | +4.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.78 £ | 5.93 £ | +2.6 % |
| 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) | 27,000.00 £ | 26,750.00 £ | -0.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 242.57 £ | 239.32 £ | -1.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.50 £ | 16.50 £ | +43.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.86 £ | 28.68 £ | +3.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.91 £ | 27.54 £ | +2.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.79 £ | 7.50 £ | -3.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.75 £ | 10.50 £ | -10.6 % |
Childcare | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,283.33 £ | 1,189.92 £ | -7.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 18,500.00 £ | 14,833.33 £ | -19.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.88 £ | 60.24 £ | -19.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.83 £ | 26.67 £ | -13.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.75 £ | 74.37 £ | -11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 77.00 £ | 72.50 £ | -5.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 916.67 £ | 966.67 £ | +5.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 741.67 £ | 766.67 £ | +3.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,320.00 £ | 1,743.75 £ | +32.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,060.00 £ | 1,144.55 £ | +8.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 749.99 £ | 362.32 £ | -51.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 413.80 £ | 278.71 £ | -32.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nottingham Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,411.84 £ | 2,406.01 £ | -0.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.92 | +0.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 61 | 119 |
Cities near Nottingham: | Cost of Living in Burton upon Trent | 27.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leicester | 28.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chesterfield | 28.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worksop | 34.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lincoln | 39.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Retford | 39.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tamworth | 40.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rotherham | 40.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lichfield | 40.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nuneaton | 42.45 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 |