Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.22) | £5.50 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.90 (£2.91) | £3.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (£0.72) | £0.83 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.32 (£1.73) | £2.15 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (£3.09) | £1.37 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.55) | £4.69 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (£2.18) | £1.77 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (£1.11) | £0.79 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.26 (£1.69) | £1.64 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (£1.41) | £1.76 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.46 (£1.09) | £0.79 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,464 (£1,092) | £1,307 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $900 (£671) | £1,091 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (£156) | £181 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $994 (£741) | £686 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $617 (£460) | £568 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $131 (£97) | £117 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (£35) | £22 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $405 (£302) | £356 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (£93) | £79 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£14) | £12 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£31) | £67 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (£29) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£59) | £60 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (£72) | £64 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,950 (£17,115) | £17,989 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (£0.43) | £1.16 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (£28) | £60 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (£10) | £18 | - 46% | |
| 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) | $5.54 (£4.13) | £3.17 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£13) | £4.75 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (£70) | £61 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (£6) | £2.66 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (£2.61) | £1.39 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.30 (£3.21) | £3.14 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (£2.31) | £1.63 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.52 (£1.13) | £1.71 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£15) | £14 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (£31) | £37 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £18 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (£122) | £71 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (£58) | £56 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (£3.76) | £2.76 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.13 (£3.83) | £4.16 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (£322) | £420 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (£0.16) | £0.04 | + 304% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (£35) | £37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.49 (£4.10) | £9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 586 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,539
($4,745)
in Birmingham, Alabama.
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