Cost of Living Comparison Between Aberdeen and Birmingham 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Birmingham is 2.1% lower than in Aberdeen (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Birmingham is 6.9% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 38.8% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 1.1% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 4.2% lower than in Aberdeen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 25.9% lower than in Aberdeen | |
Restaurants | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.75 £ | 15.00 £ | -4.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 £ | 60.00 £ | +9.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.99 £ | 6.99 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 4.50 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.38 £ | 3.26 £ | -3.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 £ | 1.62 £ | +0.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.14 £ | 1.22 £ | +6.7 % |
Markets | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.19 £ | 4.89 £ | -20.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | 1.12 £ | +1.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 0.85 £ | -17.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.88 £ | 2.69 £ | -6.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.88 £ | 3.34 £ | +15.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 £ | 2.61 £ | -13.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.78 £ | 3.65 £ | -3.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.85 £ | 0.89 £ | +4.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.62 £ | +33.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 0.68 £ | -45.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.47 £ | 0.82 £ | -43.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.30 £ | 0.56 £ | +83.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.46 £ | -1.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 0.88 £ | +5.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 £ | 0.88 £ | -3.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 £ | 2.45 £ | +49.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.56 £ | 2.70 £ | +72.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 14.50 £ | +3.6 % |
Transportation | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 £ | 2.40 £ | -26.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 76.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -21.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 £ | 5.00 £ | +92.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 1.80 £ | -18.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.00 £ | 15.60 £ | -56.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.56 £ | 5.62 £ | +1.0 % |
| 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) | 20,448.75 £ | 26,750.00 £ | +30.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 274.25 £ | 236.30 £ | -13.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.23 £ | 16.08 £ | -6.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.12 £ | 28.62 £ | -4.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.83 £ | 26.58 £ | -34.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.20 £ | 9.50 £ | +31.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.50 £ | 9.50 £ | +46.2 % |
Childcare | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,633.33 £ | 1,189.92 £ | -27.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,283.33 £ | 14,833.33 £ | +31.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 52.17 £ | 57.35 £ | +9.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 24.50 £ | 25.71 £ | +5.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.20 £ | 69.17 £ | +1.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 83.47 £ | 72.86 £ | -12.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 608.33 £ | 978.57 £ | +60.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 553.57 £ | 766.67 £ | +38.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,138.89 £ | 1,743.75 £ | +53.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,036.67 £ | 1,144.55 £ | +10.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 216.00 £ | 362.32 £ | +67.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 188.59 £ | 278.71 £ | +47.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,977.56 £ | 2,357.15 £ | -20.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.92 | +0.3 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 63 | 127 |
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| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 233.82 miles |
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| 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 |