Cost of living in Birmingham, United Kingdom

Summary of cost of living in Birmingham

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: £3,581
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: £1,866
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Birmingham
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district £11
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) £6
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast £3.77
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk £1.10
12 eggs, large £3.44
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes £2.05
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese £3.39
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples £2.03
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes £0.87
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket £1.81
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality £8
2 liters of coca-cola £2.04
Bread for 2 people for 1 day £0.91
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area £1,574
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area £1,037
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat £272
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area £852
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area £725
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio £105
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) £27
40” flat screen tv £347
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) £102
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) £7
Hourly rate for cleaning help £13
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) £63
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) £28
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) £67
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes £62
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new £24,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas £1.53
Monthly ticket public transport £64
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) £12
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) £7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) £8
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) £100
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) £3.66
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) £1.98
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) £3.40
4 rolls of toilet paper £1.99
Tube of toothpaste £1.92
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city £13
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub £23
2 tickets to the movies £18
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) £93
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert £49
1 cocktail drink in downtown club £8
Cappuccino in expat area of the city £3.15
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) £4.04
Ipad wi-fi 128gb £444
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) £0.19
1 month of gym membership in business district £31
1 package of marlboro cigarettes £12
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 153 prices entered by 31 different people.
Latest price update: May 30, 2023

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