Cost of Living in Birmingham
Summary of cost of living in Birmingham, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,025.7 (£2,997.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,162.0 (£865.1), excluding rent.
- Birmingham is 3.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Birmingham is, on average, 10.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $21.49 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $95.36 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $9.40 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $7.05 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $6.72 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.27 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.55 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.92 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.89 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.66 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.15 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.90 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $5.43 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.08 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $6.84 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.13 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.83 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.12 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.66 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.73 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.80 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.35 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.59 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $12.09 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $3.68 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.37 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $22.30 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $4.03 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $94.02 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.10 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.89 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $24.18 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $2.02 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $38,808.88 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $41,096.63 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $335.16 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $21.49 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $48.94 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $36.53 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $30.01 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $16.12 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,623.14 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $24,363.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $107.11 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $49.94 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $112.74 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $149.01 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,411.30 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,116.79 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,234.43 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,712.45 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $507.84 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $391.80 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,997.08 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.09 | |
Prices in Birmingham
This city had 610 entries in the past 12 months by 62 different contributors.
Last update: 6 June 2026
Last update: 6 June 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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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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