Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Birmingham are 27.9% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Birmingham are 40.8% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 57.3% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 31.4% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 22.1% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 22.5% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 77.50 £ | 50.00 £ | -35.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.19 £ | 4.00 £ | -35.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.45 £ | 4.50 £ | -17.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.56 £ | 3.05 £ | -14.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.01 £ | 1.57 £ | -21.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.63 £ | 1.17 £ | -28.2 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.03 £ | 4.03 £ | -20.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.43 £ | 0.99 £ | -30.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 £ | 0.66 £ | -32.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.46 £ | 2.31 £ | -33.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.48 £ | 2.72 £ | -21.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.41 £ | 2.56 £ | -24.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.78 £ | 3.89 £ | -32.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.08 £ | 0.81 £ | -25.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.51 £ | -11.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 0.82 £ | -21.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.50 £ | 0.81 £ | -46.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.59 £ | +8.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.50 £ | -7.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.93 £ | 0.76 £ | -18.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.27 £ | 1.17 £ | -8.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.83 £ | -9.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.32 £ | 1.97 £ | -15.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 14.00 £ | -6.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.40 £ | -17.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 182.50 £ | 60.00 £ | -67.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 5.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.05 £ | 1.80 £ | -40.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 15.60 £ | -48.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.99 £ | 5.98 £ | -0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,320.00 £ | 25,000.00 £ | -1.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,024.20 £ | 26,750.00 £ | +2.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 320.75 £ | 211.86 £ | -33.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.15 £ | 15.57 £ | +2.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.40 £ | 26.63 £ | -20.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.66 £ | 26.47 £ | -52.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.07 £ | 12.29 £ | -12.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,724.24 £ | 1,191.36 £ | -30.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,906.00 £ | 14,833.33 £ | -29.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.32 £ | 64.29 £ | -21.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.76 £ | 26.43 £ | -30.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.50 £ | 77.78 £ | -8.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 102.54 £ | 70.62 £ | -31.1 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,272.94 £ | 916.52 £ | -59.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,625.00 £ | 738.24 £ | -54.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,175.56 £ | 1,781.25 £ | -57.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,669.33 £ | 1,153.85 £ | -56.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,304.48 £ | 525.18 £ | -59.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 738.75 £ | 306.60 £ | -58.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,351.09 £ | 2,428.15 £ | -27.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.50 | 4.89 | -11.1 % |
| Last update: | November 2023 | November 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 980 | 174 |
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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 |