Cost of Living Comparison Between Birmingham and Coventry 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Coventry are 2.9% higher than in Birmingham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Coventry are 0.8% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Rent Prices in Coventry are 4.0% lower than in Birmingham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Coventry are 1.1% lower than in Birmingham | |
| Groceries Prices in Coventry are 9.8% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Coventry is 31.1% higher than in Birmingham | |
Restaurants | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 14.00 £ | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 £ | 60.00 £ | +9.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.50 £ | 7.00 £ | +7.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 3.80 £ | -15.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.22 £ | 2.92 £ | -9.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 £ | 1.57 £ | +1.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.13 £ | -5.6 % |
Markets | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.79 £ | 4.25 £ | -11.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.09 £ | -0.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | 0.84 £ | -1.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.70 £ | 3.70 £ | +37.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.73 £ | 3.63 £ | +33.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.53 £ | 2.72 £ | +7.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.49 £ | 4.76 £ | +36.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.85 £ | 1.04 £ | +21.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 £ | 0.57 £ | -9.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.78 £ | 0.84 £ | +8.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.74 £ | 1.25 £ | +69.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.60 £ | +7.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.47 £ | -1.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.91 £ | 0.81 £ | -10.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.09 £ | 1.13 £ | +3.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.50 £ | 8.25 £ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.15 £ | 1.68 £ | -21.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 £ | 1.59 £ | -44.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.50 £ | 12.75 £ | -12.1 % |
Transportation | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.45 £ | 2.20 £ | -10.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 54.00 £ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 3.20 £ | -36.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 £ | 2.41 £ | +33.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.60 £ | 18.30 £ | +17.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.93 £ | 5.86 £ | -1.1 % |
| 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) | 26,750.00 £ | 24,925.00 £ | -6.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 239.32 £ | 227.25 £ | -5.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.50 £ | 12.50 £ | -24.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.68 £ | 32.14 £ | +12.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.54 £ | 29.89 £ | +8.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.50 £ | 8.92 £ | +18.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.50 £ | 12.00 £ | +14.3 % |
Childcare | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,189.92 £ | 1,025.00 £ | -13.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,833.33 £ | 10,100.00 £ | -31.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.24 £ | 77.00 £ | +27.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.67 £ | 27.00 £ | +1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.37 £ | 87.00 £ | +17.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 72.50 £ | 80.80 £ | +11.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 973.08 £ | 1,075.00 £ | +10.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 766.67 £ | 825.00 £ | +7.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,743.75 £ | 1,392.86 £ | -20.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,144.55 £ | 1,150.00 £ | +0.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 362.32 £ | 322.84 £ | -10.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 278.71 £ | 276.38 £ | -0.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Birmingham Edit |
Coventry Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,425.43 £ | 3,203.44 £ | +32.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.92 | 5.82 | -1.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 117 | 45 |
Moving to Coventry? Explore:
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 |
Cities near Coventry: | Cost of Living in Solihull | 14.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Birmingham | 22.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leicester | 24.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Northampton | 32.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dudley | 33.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wolverhampton | 34.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corby | 42.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worcester | 46.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Milton Keynes | 49.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 50.70 miles |