Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.07) | £5.50 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.56 (£2.70) | £3.36 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (£0.69) | £0.80 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (£1.84) | £2.15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (£3.17) | £1.51 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.68) | £4.63 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (£2.15) | £1.71 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (£1.09) | £0.81 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.26 (£1.72) | £1.64 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (£1.28) | £1.79 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (£1.16) | £0.70 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,408 (£1,067) | £1,307 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $857 (£649) | £1,091 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (£150) | £186 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $994 (£753) | £686 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $617 (£468) | £568 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $131 (£99) | £154 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (£36) | £22 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $405 (£307) | £351 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (£103) | £80 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£14) | £12 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (£33) | £67 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (£34) | £32 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£60) | £60 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (£69) | £64 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,868 (£17,336) | £17,989 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (£0.41) | £1.15 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (£28) | £60 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (£9) | £18 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.46 (£4.14) | £3.17 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£13) | £5.88 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (£83) | £74 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (£6) | £2.55 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (£2.71) | £1.49 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.62 (£3.50) | £3.31 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.61 (£1.98) | £1.53 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (£1.34) | £1.81 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£15) | £15 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (£28) | £35 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £18 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (£129) | £67 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (£63) | £56 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (£3.67) | £2.76 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.88 (£3.70) | £3.56 | + 4% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $500 (£379) | £333 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (£0.16) | £0.04 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (£32) | £37 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.49 (£4.16) | £9 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,283
($4,330)
in Birmingham, Alabama.
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