Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 170% more expensive than in Szombathely (Hungary)
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Food | + 138% | |||
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Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Szombathely (Hungary) | ||||
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Birmingham | Szombathely | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (6,137 Ft) | 3,004 Ft | + 104% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (3,717 Ft) | 1,741 Ft | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.27 (1,974 Ft) | 737 Ft | + 168% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.27 (585 Ft) | 252 Ft | + 132% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.15 (1,919 Ft) | 627 Ft | + 206% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.13 (986 Ft) | 475 Ft | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.29 (2,446 Ft) | 1,085 Ft | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (1,035 Ft) | 345 Ft | + 200% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.09 (504 Ft) | 277 Ft | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (793 Ft) | 237 Ft | + 235% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (4,801 Ft) | 1,504 Ft | + 219% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.45 (1,134 Ft) | 449 Ft | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (450 Ft) | 209 Ft | + 115% | |
Housing | + 254% | |||
Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 254% more expensive than in Szombathely (Hungary) | ||||
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Birmingham | Szombathely | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,438 (664,272 Ft) | 125,310 Ft | + 430% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £850 (392,636 Ft) | 98,124 Ft | + 300% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £251 (116,056 Ft) | 56,504 Ft | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,044 (482,291 Ft) | 77,422 Ft | + 523% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £738 (341,152 Ft) | 64,530 Ft | + 429% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (43,392 Ft) | 39,109 Ft | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (11,787 Ft) | 4,140 Ft | + 185% | |
40” flat screen tv | £391 (180,754 Ft) | 133,088 Ft | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (42,253 Ft) | 29,291 Ft | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (2,942 Ft) | 2,986 Ft | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (5,542 Ft) | 1,645 Ft | + 237% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Szombathely (Hungary) | ||||
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Birmingham | Szombathely | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (29,403 Ft) | 21,276 Ft | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (17,674 Ft) | 9,033 Ft | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (36,485 Ft) | 23,903 Ft | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (32,274 Ft) | 26,967 Ft | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 175% | |||
Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 175% more expensive than in Szombathely (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,503 (11,783,041 Ft) | 6,875,860 Ft | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.53 (709 Ft) | 446 Ft | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £74 (34,191 Ft) | 7,576 Ft | + 351% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (8,295 Ft) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 136% | |||
Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 136% more expensive than in Szombathely (Hungary) | ||||
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Birmingham | Szombathely | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (3,271 Ft) | 1,904 Ft | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (4,198 Ft) | 3,574 Ft | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (41,117 Ft) | 7,008 Ft | + 487% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (1,691 Ft) | 1,294 Ft | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.30 (1,527 Ft) | 881 Ft | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.87 (2,251 Ft) | 1,000 Ft | + 125% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 (1,092 Ft) | 360 Ft | + 203% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (887 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 106% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (6,505 Ft) | 2,154 Ft | + 202% | |
Entertainment | + 161% | |||
Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 161% more expensive than in Szombathely (Hungary) | ||||
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Birmingham | Szombathely | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (12,222 Ft) | 4,708 Ft | + 160% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (8,375 Ft) | 2,404 Ft | + 248% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 (44,650 Ft) | 12,543 Ft | + 256% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (27,774 Ft) | 8,074 Ft | + 244% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (4,134 Ft) | 1,578 Ft | + 162% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.38 (1,563 Ft) | 606 Ft | + 158% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.62 (2,135 Ft) | 547 Ft | + 290% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £530 (244,684 Ft) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.37 (170 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 370% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (21,896 Ft) | 12,707 Ft | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (6,648 Ft) | 1,451 Ft | + 358% | |
TOTAL | + 170% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 254 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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