Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.21) | £5.50 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.46 (£2.69) | £3.36 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (£0.69) | £0.80 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (£1.83) | £2.15 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.27 (£3.32) | £1.42 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.71) | £4.91 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.80 (£2.18) | £1.69 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (£1.15) | £0.81 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (£1.77) | £1.64 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.68 (£1.31) | £1.80 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (£1.19) | £0.71 | + 67% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,357 (£1,054) | £1,307 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $919 (£714) | £1,091 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (£150) | £186 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $980 (£761) | £686 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $616 (£479) | £568 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (£98) | £154 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (£39) | £22 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $401 (£311) | £351 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (£91) | £80 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (£13) | £12 | + 7% | |
| 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 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (£34) | £32 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£62) | £60 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (£70) | £64 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,414 (£18,192) | £17,989 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (£0.40) | £1.14 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (£30) | £60 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (£10) | £18 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (£4.08) | £3.17 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (£14) | £5.88 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (£85) | £73 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (£6) | £2.55 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (£2.73) | £1.49 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (£3.27) | £3.31 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.75 (£2.14) | £1.53 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (£1.44) | £1.81 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (£14) | £15 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (£28) | £35 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£18) | £18 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $178 (£139) | £67 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (£66) | £56 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (£3.67) | £2.76 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.91 (£3.82) | £3.68 | + 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $181 (£140) | £122 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (£0.17) | £0.04 | + 321% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (£33) | £37 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.52 (£4.29) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,269
($4,208)
in Birmingham, Alabama.
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