Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €13 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.69 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.96 (€3.36) | €4.47 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.00 (€1.14) | €1.21 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.96 (€3.37) | €4.36 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.05 (€2.33) | €3.34 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (€3.86) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.03 (€2.31) | €2.81 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (€0.99) | €2.28 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (€1.98) | €1.04 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.04 (€2.33) | €1.63 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (€1.03) | €1.75 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,689 (€1,921) | €1,839 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,037 (€1,179) | €1,544 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £266 (€303) | €171 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £852 (€969) | €1,381 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £790 (€898) | €1,090 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £84 (€95) | €125 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€30) | €24 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £347 (€394) | €355 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £102 (€115) | €112 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €5.38 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €20 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £65 (€74) | €80 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (€32) | €61 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€78) | €98 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (€71) | €151 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (€27,304) | €25,600 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.58 (€1.79) | €1.96 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (€68) | €76 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (€13) | €24 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (€113) | €48 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (€4.16) | €3.69 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.98 (€2.26) | €2.31 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.40 (€3.86) | €2.81 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 (€2.26) | €1.53 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.10 (€2.39) | €1.59 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €20 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (€26) | €34 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €25 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 (€106) | €116 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (€56) | €60 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (€3.42) | €3.48 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.04 (€4.60) | €3.91 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (€486) | €460 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (€0.21) | €0.09 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (€29) | €58 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €8 | + 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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