Cost of Living Comparison Between Birmingham and London 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 31.6% higher than in Birmingham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 64.4% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Rent Prices in London are 138.6% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 30.8% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 25.0% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 12.1% lower than in Birmingham | |
Restaurants | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.70 £ | 8.00 £ | +19.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +44.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 5.75 £ | +27.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.23 £ | 3.59 £ | +11.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 £ | 2.02 £ | +26.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 £ | 1.65 £ | +36.2 % |
Markets | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.77 £ | 5.02 £ | +5.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 1.41 £ | +25.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | 0.92 £ | +13.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.71 £ | 3.17 £ | +16.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.80 £ | 3.41 £ | +21.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.57 £ | 3.39 £ | +32.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.65 £ | 5.52 £ | +50.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 1.17 £ | +31.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.59 £ | -3.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 1.17 £ | +69.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | 1.39 £ | +72.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.58 £ | +6.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.53 £ | +8.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.89 £ | 0.97 £ | +8.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 £ | 1.31 £ | +38.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.75 £ | 9.50 £ | +22.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.35 £ | 2.09 £ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 £ | 2.44 £ | -9.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.45 £ | 2.80 £ | +14.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +233.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 £ | 3.13 £ | +73.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.60 £ | 30.00 £ | +92.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.93 £ | 5.71 £ | -3.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 27,280.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,750.00 £ | 25,860.62 £ | -3.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 239.32 £ | 293.80 £ | +22.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.50 £ | 15.03 £ | -8.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.68 £ | 31.02 £ | +8.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.54 £ | 46.74 £ | +69.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.50 £ | 14.35 £ | +91.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.50 £ | 15.00 £ | +42.9 % |
Childcare | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,189.92 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +54.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,833.33 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +35.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.24 £ | 81.72 £ | +35.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.67 £ | 39.37 £ | +47.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.37 £ | 89.05 £ | +19.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 72.50 £ | 97.78 £ | +34.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 966.67 £ | 2,138.54 £ | +121.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 766.67 £ | 1,607.38 £ | +109.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,743.75 £ | 4,422.97 £ | +153.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,144.55 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +149.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 362.32 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +261.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 278.71 £ | 739.22 £ | +165.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Birmingham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,406.10 £ | 3,476.09 £ | +44.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.92 | 5.56 | -6.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 119 | 892 |
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| 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 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 |