Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €16 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.77 (€4.28) | €4.19 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.10 (€1.25) | €1.08 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.44 (€3.91) | €3.61 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.05 (€2.33) | €2.96 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (€3.85) | €5.17 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.03 (€2.31) | €2.52 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (€0.99) | €1.85 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (€2.05) | €1.00 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.04 (€2.32) | €1.66 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (€1.03) | €1.46 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,491 (€1,693) | €1,729 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,037 (€1,177) | €1,264 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £272 (€309) | €212 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £852 (€967) | €1,009 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £865 (€983) | €705 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £84 (€95) | €131 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (€31) | €26 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £347 (€394) | €343 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £102 (€115) | €101 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €14 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £63 (€72) | €82 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (€32) | €42 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (€76) | €92 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (€27,255) | €20,632 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.53 (€1.73) | €1.74 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £65 (€74) | €95 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (€13) | €20 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (€8) | €6 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €10 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (€113) | €46 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (€4.15) | €3.18 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.98 (€2.25) | €2.17 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.40 (€3.86) | €1.97 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 (€2.26) | €1.45 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (€2.18) | €1.60 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €20 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (€26) | €36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (€20) | €20 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 (€105) | €129 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (€56) | €62 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.15 (€3.57) | €2.89 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.04 (€4.59) | €4.27 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £444 (€504) | €498 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (€0.21) | €0.08 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (€35) | €43 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €6 | + 97% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 226 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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