Cost of Living Comparison Between Aberdeen and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Birmingham are 0.4% higher than in Aberdeen (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Birmingham are 10.5% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 40.5% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 8.0% lower than in Aberdeen | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 1.2% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 11.1% lower than in Aberdeen | |
Restaurants | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 11.57 £ | -22.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 £ | 50.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.39 £ | 5.90 £ | +9.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.10 £ | 4.00 £ | +29.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 £ | 4.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.86 £ | 2.86 £ | -0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.48 £ | 1.37 £ | -7.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.01 £ | 1.03 £ | +1.9 % |
Markets | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.31 £ | 3.75 £ | -12.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.98 £ | 0.90 £ | -7.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.65 £ | 0.60 £ | -7.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.28 £ | 1.90 £ | -16.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.43 £ | 2.80 £ | +14.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.21 £ | 2.38 £ | +7.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.80 £ | 3.47 £ | +24.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 £ | 0.80 £ | -2.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.47 £ | -10.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.85 £ | -10.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | 0.84 £ | +3.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 £ | 0.53 £ | +36.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.43 £ | 0.46 £ | +7.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.74 £ | 0.56 £ | -24.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 £ | 0.98 £ | +12.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 7.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.60 £ | 1.63 £ | +1.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 £ | 1.61 £ | -12.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 12.38 £ | -4.8 % |
Transportation | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | 2.40 £ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 91.30 £ | 57.50 £ | -37.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 £ | 2.20 £ | -15.4 % |
| 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) | 5.96 £ | 5.98 £ | +0.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,900.00 £ | 24,000.00 £ | +20.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,159.00 £ | 24,333.33 £ | +15.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 138.01 £ | 194.85 £ | +41.2 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.09 £ | 0.14 £ | +58.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 25.21 £ | 27.29 £ | +8.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.42 £ | 27.12 £ | -16.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.20 £ | 11.33 £ | +57.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 £ | 10.00 £ | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,000.56 £ | 1,178.57 £ | +17.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,340.00 £ | 14,833.33 £ | +30.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 43.75 £ | 61.88 £ | +41.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.14 £ | 27.50 £ | +5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 53.89 £ | 73.33 £ | +36.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 73.50 £ | 59.44 £ | -19.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 552.43 £ | 807.80 £ | +46.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 459.58 £ | 618.44 £ | +34.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,203.57 £ | 1,776.74 £ | +47.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 826.50 £ | 1,072.22 £ | +29.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 240.22 £ | 525.18 £ | +118.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 201.73 £ | 306.60 £ | +52.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aberdeen Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,384.63 £ | 2,340.24 £ | -1.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.36 | 3.05 | -9.1 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 47 | 109 |
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