Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Birmingham are 21.1% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Birmingham are 36.1% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 54.7% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 23.6% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 13.8% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 23.7% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 11.59 £ | -22.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 5.82 £ | -16.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 3.88 £ | -35.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.44 £ | 2.83 £ | -17.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 £ | 1.38 £ | -22.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.37 £ | 1.01 £ | -26.6 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 £ | 3.78 £ | -13.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 0.89 £ | -13.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.83 £ | 0.62 £ | -26.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.56 £ | 1.93 £ | -24.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.87 £ | 2.89 £ | +0.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.09 £ | 2.44 £ | -21.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.80 £ | 3.57 £ | -25.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.82 £ | -13.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.45 £ | -22.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.87 £ | -3.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 0.87 £ | -22.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.50 £ | +1.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.46 £ | -10.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.87 £ | 0.58 £ | -33.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.01 £ | -12.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.63 £ | -19.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.48 £ | 1.61 £ | -35.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 12.38 £ | -4.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.60 £ | 2.40 £ | -7.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 153.00 £ | 57.50 £ | -62.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 2.20 £ | -45.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 £ | 1.80 £ | -34.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 15.60 £ | -45.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.78 £ | 5.98 £ | -11.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 24,000.00 £ | -4.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,485.25 £ | 24,333.33 £ | -0.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 268.41 £ | 187.91 £ | -30.0 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 £ | 0.14 £ | +16.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.96 £ | 27.29 £ | -5.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.98 £ | 27.12 £ | -36.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.76 £ | 11.33 £ | -3.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,533.49 £ | 1,178.57 £ | -23.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,933.33 £ | 14,833.33 £ | -17.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.96 £ | 61.88 £ | -17.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.92 £ | 27.50 £ | -18.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.49 £ | 73.33 £ | -2.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 91.69 £ | 59.44 £ | -35.2 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,027.56 £ | 806.72 £ | -60.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,447.55 £ | 618.44 £ | -57.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,618.59 £ | 1,764.46 £ | -51.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,449.51 £ | 1,072.22 £ | -56.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,117.17 £ | 525.18 £ | -53.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 681.98 £ | 306.60 £ | -55.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,046.81 £ | 2,406.90 £ | -21.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.49 | 3.05 | -12.6 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | January 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1079 | 105 |
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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 |
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 |