Cost of living in Birmingham, United Kingdom compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (25KM) | 12KM | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (10KM) | 5.69KM | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (7KM) | 4.35KM | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.81 (1.68KM) | 1.48KM | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.75 (3.65KM) | 3.14KM | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.41 (2.95KM) | 1.80KM | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.21 (9KM) | 5.65KM | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.59 (3.31KM) | 1.61KM | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.06 (2.21KM) | 1.35KM | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.22 (2.54KM) | 1.29KM | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (15KM) | 9KM | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.65 (3.43KM) | 2.37KM | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.58 (1.20KM) | 0.90KM | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 156% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,086 (2,264KM) | 594KM | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £707 (1,474KM) | 401KM | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £131 (274KM) | 204KM | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £699 (1,457KM) | 417KM | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £434 (904KM) | 307KM | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £157 (327KM) | 146KM | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (43KM) | 25KM | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £310 (646KM) | 1,058KM | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (177KM) | 172KM | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (14KM) | 13KM | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (19KM) | 8KM | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (110KM) | 104KM | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (62KM) | 54KM | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £53 (111KM) | 148KM | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (106KM) | 112KM | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (33,343KM) | 27,281KM | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (2.50KM) | 2.15KM | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (115KM) | 51KM | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (24KM) | 13KM | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 99% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (7KM) | 6KM | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (16KM) | 10KM | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £97 (202KM) | 38KM | + 437% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.77 (5.78KM) | 6KM | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.19 (2.48KM) | 6KM | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.03 (6KM) | 5.00KM | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.33 (2.77KM) | 1.96KM | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.11 (2.30KM) | 3.00KM | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (26KM) | 5.89KM | + 342% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (57KM) | 23KM | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (33KM) | 9KM | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £82 (172KM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (94KM) | 41KM | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (16KM) | 5.52KM | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.69 (5.61KM) | 2.12KM | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 (8KM) | 2.63KM | + 217% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £399 (832KM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (0.25KM) | 0.18KM | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £24 (51KM) | 38KM | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (18KM) | 4.80KM | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,080 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 86% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 3,535KM
(£1,696)
in Birmingham
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,900KM
in Zenica.
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