Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Birmingham is 27.0% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Birmingham is 38.8% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 56.5% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 20.7% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 17.0% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 17.5% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 4.99 £ | -9.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.71 £ | 3.36 £ | -9.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 £ | 1.70 £ | -11.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 £ | 1.20 £ | -18.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.00 £ | 4.65 £ | -6.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.45 £ | 1.08 £ | -25.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.87 £ | -2.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.46 £ | 2.67 £ | -22.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.83 £ | 3.17 £ | -17.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.28 £ | 2.59 £ | -21.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.31 £ | 4.41 £ | -17.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.15 £ | 0.88 £ | -23.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.63 £ | +2.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 0.67 £ | -39.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 0.93 £ | -32.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.60 £ | +5.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.46 £ | -20.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.98 £ | 0.98 £ | -0.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.25 £ | 0.88 £ | -29.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.16 £ | 2.51 £ | +16.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.59 £ | 2.56 £ | -1.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 £ | 14.50 £ | -9.4 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 190.00 £ | 62.50 £ | -67.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 £ | 5.00 £ | +4.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 1.80 £ | -56.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 15.60 £ | -48.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.65 £ | 5.44 £ | -3.7 % |
| 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) | 30,418.23 £ | 27,000.00 £ | -11.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 250.58 £ | 256.53 £ | +2.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.39 £ | 16.50 £ | +14.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.57 £ | 28.79 £ | -8.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.22 £ | 26.73 £ | -46.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.59 £ | 6.75 £ | -53.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,836.55 £ | 1,187.90 £ | -35.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,805.90 £ | 14,166.67 £ | -31.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.64 £ | 65.28 £ | -15.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.00 £ | 28.00 £ | -30.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.05 £ | 77.86 £ | -11.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.87 £ | 84.29 £ | -22.6 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,189.84 £ | 1,002.94 £ | -54.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,596.45 £ | 790.00 £ | -50.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,323.40 £ | 1,772.22 £ | -59.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,748.89 £ | 1,162.73 £ | -57.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,388.95 £ | 362.32 £ | -73.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 777.79 £ | 278.71 £ | -64.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,376.33 £ | 2,428.92 £ | -28.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.05 | 5.86 | +16.0 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | November 2024 | |
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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 |