Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (£19) | £12 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (£10) | £8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (£7) | £4.29 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (£0.89) | £1.31 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (£4.16) | £4.07 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (£4.13) | £2.24 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (£8) | £4.82 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.03 (£4.13) | £2.60 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (£1.56) | £1.11 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (£2.58) | £1.50 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (£16) | £10 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (£2.33) | £2.38 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (£1.75) | £0.95 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,224 (£2,643) | £1,326 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,480 (£2,034) | £950 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (£162) | £272 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,463 (£2,020) | £852 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,691 (£1,386) | £921 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (£94) | £94 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (£31) | £31 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 (£289) | £347 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (£107) | £84 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (£13) | £7 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (£25) | £14 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (£44) | £61 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (£47) | £28 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (£76) | £68 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (£112) | £66 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,573 (£22,608) | £22,693 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (£1.03) | £1.47 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (£76) | £71 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (£18) | £16 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.55) | £7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (£12) | £8 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (£144) | £100 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (£7) | £3.66 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.99 (£4.09) | £1.98 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£5.07) | £3.13 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (£5.08) | £1.76 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (£2.19) | £1.76 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (£26) | £14 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (£57) | £24 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (£26) | £18 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 (£157) | £90 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (£87) | £50 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (£12) | £8 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (£4.49) | £3.22 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£5.95) | £4.16 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $355 (£291) | £444 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (£0.14) | £0.37 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (£51) | £46 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (£10) | £13 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 725 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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