Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 | £13 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 | £6 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.98 | £3.87 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.26 | £1.20 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.15 | £3.27 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 | £2.36 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.28 | £5.27 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 | £2.35 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.20 | £1.03 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.17 | £4.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 | £9 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.45 | £1.79 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 | £1.34 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,574 | £953 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,091 | £1,073 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £251 | £297 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,012 | £702 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £779 | £544 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 | £125 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £29 | £25 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £391 | £418 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 | £129 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 | £7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 | £13 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 | £69 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 | £37 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 | £99 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 | £52 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £30,411 | £17,412 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.48 | £1.52 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 | £65 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 | £18 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 | £2.31 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 | £4.96 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 | £94 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 | £2.68 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.30 | £1.57 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.87 | £4.18 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 | £2.17 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 | £1.68 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 | £13 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 | £61 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 | £15 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 | £83 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 | £72 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 | £7 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 | £3.57 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.07 | £4.42 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £530 | £502 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.37 | £0.09 | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 | £50 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 | £11 | + 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 213 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
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