Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£10) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (£5.00) | £5.50 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.41 (£2.68) | £3.36 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (£0.73) | £0.80 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.49 (£1.96) | £2.15 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.26 (£3.34) | £1.42 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (£4.57) | £4.91 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.73 (£2.14) | £1.69 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (£1.12) | £0.84 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (£1.66) | £1.64 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.49 (£1.17) | £1.80 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (£1.20) | £0.86 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,550 (£1,216) | £1,307 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $920 (£722) | £1,091 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $263 (£207) | £186 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $979 (£768) | £686 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $720 (£565) | £568 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (£99) | £154 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (£42) | £22 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $441 (£346) | £351 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (£92) | £80 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (£13) | £11 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 4% 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 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (£63) | £60 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (£70) | £64 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,414 (£18,375) | £17,989 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.48 (£0.38) | £1.14 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (£32) | £60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (£10) | £18 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (£4.12) | £3.17 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (£14) | £5.88 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (£86) | £73 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (£6) | £2.55 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (£2.76) | £1.49 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (£3.30) | £3.50 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.75 (£2.16) | £1.63 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (£1.45) | £1.96 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£15) | £14 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (£28) | £36 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£19) | £18 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $178 (£140) | £67 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (£67) | £56 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (£3.71) | £2.76 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.88 (£3.83) | £3.65 | + 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $181 (£142) | £122 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (£0.06) | £0.04 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (£33) | £37 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.52 (£4.33) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,623
($4,616)
in Birmingham, Alabama.
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