Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (431 Kč) | 238 Kč | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (213 Kč) | 198 Kč | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.98 (89 Kč) | 119 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.26 (37 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.15 (124 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (57 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.28 (128 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 (56 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.20 (36 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.17 (65 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (234 Kč) | 135 Kč | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.45 (73 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (34 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,574 (46,925 Kč) | 37,184 Kč | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,091 (32,522 Kč) | 28,809 Kč | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £251 (7,490 Kč) | 5,431 Kč | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,283 (38,268 Kč) | 24,171 Kč | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £779 (23,239 Kč) | 18,677 Kč | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (2,801 Kč) | 3,564 Kč | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £29 (856 Kč) | 421 Kč | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £391 (11,666 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (2,727 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (190 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (365 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (1,725 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (858 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (2,135 Kč) | 2,348 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (2,167 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 90% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £30,411 (906,839 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.48 (44 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (1,789 Kč) | 529 Kč | + 238% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (441 Kč) | 324 Kč | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (211 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (269 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (2,654 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (109 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.30 (99 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.87 (145 Kč) | 103 Kč | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 (70 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (57 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (426 Kč) | 507 Kč | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (789 Kč) | 679 Kč | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (568 Kč) | 471 Kč | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 (2,882 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (1,795 Kč) | 1,156 Kč | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (267 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (99 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.07 (151 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 192% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £530 (15,792 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.37 (11 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (877 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (425 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 181% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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