Cost of Living Comparison Between Birmingham and Milton Keynes 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Milton Keynes are 4.8% higher than in Birmingham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Milton Keynes are 11.0% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Rent Prices in Milton Keynes are 24.9% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Milton Keynes are 6.2% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Groceries Prices in Milton Keynes are 6.1% higher than in Birmingham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Milton Keynes is 8.0% higher than in Birmingham | |
Restaurants | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 £ | 60.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.50 £ | 7.75 £ | +19.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 4.50 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 £ | 3.06 £ | -4.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 £ | 1.27 £ | -17.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 £ | 0.98 £ | -17.8 % |
Markets | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.84 £ | 4.65 £ | -3.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 0.95 £ | -13.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.85 £ | 1.13 £ | +33.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.67 £ | 2.87 £ | +7.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.95 £ | 3.40 £ | +15.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.61 £ | 3.00 £ | +15.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.77 £ | 4.57 £ | +21.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | 0.88 £ | +2.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.53 £ | -6.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 1.01 £ | +45.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.74 £ | 0.99 £ | +33.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.52 £ | -9.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.48 £ | -0.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.90 £ | 0.92 £ | +2.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 £ | 1.12 £ | +12.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 6.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.15 £ | 1.81 £ | -15.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 £ | 2.25 £ | -20.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.50 £ | 13.00 £ | -10.3 % |
Transportation | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.45 £ | 3.20 £ | +30.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 54.00 £ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 £ | 1.61 £ | -10.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.60 £ | 18.00 £ | +15.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.03 £ | 5.52 £ | -8.5 % |
| 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 £ | 30,000.00 £ | +12.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 245.63 £ | 238.50 £ | -2.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.92 £ | 11.25 £ | -37.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.40 £ | 29.50 £ | +3.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.36 £ | 29.17 £ | +6.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.50 £ | 10.50 £ | +40.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.50 £ | 16.50 £ | +57.1 % |
Childcare | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,189.92 £ | 1,200.00 £ | +0.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,833.33 £ | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.24 £ | 76.67 £ | +27.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.67 £ | 25.00 £ | -6.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.37 £ | 70.00 £ | -5.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 72.50 £ | 92.25 £ | +27.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 973.08 £ | 1,450.00 £ | +49.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 766.67 £ | 1,075.00 £ | +40.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,743.75 £ | 1,766.67 £ | +1.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,144.55 £ | 1,487.50 £ | +30.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 362.32 £ | 613.15 £ | +69.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 274.99 £ | 422.71 £ | +53.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Birmingham Edit |
Milton Keynes Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,454.50 £ | 2,940.72 £ | +19.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.92 | 5.68 | -3.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 116 | 30 |
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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 |
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| Cost of Living in Northampton | 19.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Luton | 22.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corby | 37.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 38.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oxford | 41.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 42.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 43.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coventry | 49.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 50.86 miles |