Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Birmingham are 21.64% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Birmingham are 37.35% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 58.01% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 25.50% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 15.40% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 12.71% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -33.33 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 45.00 £ | -25.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 £ | 5.29 £ | -11.83 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 3.75 £ | -25.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.97 £ | 2.76 £ | -7.17 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.43 £ | 1.38 £ | -3.61 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.07 £ | -7.07 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.58 £ | 3.46 £ | -3.29 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.88 £ | -4.58 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.61 £ | -14.54 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.22 £ | 1.85 £ | -16.84 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.04 £ | 3.23 £ | +6.13 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.70 £ | 2.39 £ | -11.40 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.84 £ | 3.51 £ | -27.48 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.97 £ | 0.88 £ | -10.10 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.45 £ | -4.18 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.76 £ | -13.76 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 0.83 £ | -25.13 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.42 £ | -19.10 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.44 £ | -16.73 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.75 £ | 0.54 £ | -28.46 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.98 £ | 0.61 £ | -37.49 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.50 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.87 £ | 1.58 £ | -15.53 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.14 £ | 1.63 £ | -24.00 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -15.38 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.40 £ | -14.29 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 162.00 £ | 65.50 £ | -59.57 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 2.20 £ | -26.67 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 £ | 1.80 £ | -34.12 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 15.60 £ | -45.83 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.84 £ | 4.82 £ | -0.56 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,167.50 £ | 25,000.00 £ | +7.91 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,482.47 £ | 21,674.12 £ | -7.70 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 184.88 £ | 161.23 £ | -12.79 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.13 £ | 0.09 £ | -32.39 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.40 £ | 27.97 £ | -13.66 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.09 £ | 25.76 £ | -44.11 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.50 £ | 12.75 £ | +34.21 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -35.71 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,409.04 £ | 1,031.25 £ | -26.81 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,995.24 £ | 15,333.33 £ | -14.79 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 56.25 £ | 56.94 £ | +1.23 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28.83 £ | 27.50 £ | -4.60 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.74 £ | 65.25 £ | -12.70 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.38 £ | 57.89 £ | -35.95 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,702.65 £ | 739.00 £ | -56.60 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,297.81 £ | 567.20 £ | -56.30 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,208.82 £ | 1,314.66 £ | -59.03 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,150.84 £ | 889.55 £ | -58.64 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,117.76 £ | 356.84 £ | -68.08 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 540.13 £ | 182.92 £ | -66.13 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,069.31 £ | 1,678.47 £ | -45.31 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.52 | 2.96 | +17.75 % |
| Last update: | September 2021 | September 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 794 | 116 |
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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 |
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