Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 | $11 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 | $7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.79 | $4.57 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 | $1.01 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 | $3.67 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 | $2.20 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.74 | $4.41 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 | $3.45 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 | $1.17 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.19 | $4.46 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 | $12 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.19 | $1.63 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.36 | $1.46 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,456 | $1,156 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $911 | $900 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 | $223 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $920 | $756 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $627 | $698 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $131 | $168 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 | $54 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 | $399 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 | $150 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $16 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 | $25 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 | $46 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 | $30 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 | $91 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 | $102 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,006 | $16,500 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 | $0.58 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 | $50 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 | $5.55 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 | $100 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 | $5.34 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 | $2.87 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.61 | $8 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 | $4.28 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 | $1.39 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 | $18 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 | $36 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $18 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 | $40 | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 | $49 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 | $9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 | $4.75 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.13 | $3.52 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 | $429 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 | $37 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.53 | $6 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
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