Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (AU$11) | AU$14 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.77 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.10 (AU$2.05) | AU$1.77 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.44 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.05 (AU$3.83) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.03 (AU$3.81) | AU$4.67 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (AU$1.63) | AU$3.12 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (AU$3.38) | AU$5.48 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.04 (AU$3.82) | AU$4.10 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (AU$1.70) | AU$2.72 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,574 (AU$2,944) | AU$2,922 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,037 (AU$1,939) | AU$2,042 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £272 (AU$508) | AU$254 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £852 (AU$1,593) | AU$2,275 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £725 (AU$1,356) | AU$1,693 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £105 (AU$196) | AU$169 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (AU$51) | AU$69 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £347 (AU$648) | AU$541 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £102 (AU$190) | AU$214 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (AU$24) | AU$35 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 28% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £63 (AU$118) | AU$123 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (AU$52) | AU$82 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (AU$125) | AU$164 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (AU$116) | AU$180 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (AU$44,882) | AU$30,739 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.53 (AU$2.87) | AU$1.99 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £64 (AU$119) | AU$170 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (AU$25) | AU$21 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (AU$14) | AU$12 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (AU$187) | AU$82 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.98 (AU$3.71) | AU$5.70 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.40 (AU$6) | AU$5.87 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 (AU$3.72) | AU$4.66 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (AU$3.59) | AU$3.36 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (AU$25) | AU$33 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (AU$42) | AU$55 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (AU$34) | AU$45 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 (AU$173) | AU$362 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (AU$92) | AU$105 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (AU$15) | AU$22 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.15 (AU$5.88) | AU$4.80 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.04 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £444 (AU$831) | AU$814 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (AU$0.35) | AU$0.60 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (AU$58) | AU$80 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (AU$23) | AU$42 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 708 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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