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- Birmingham, Alabama
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €4.14 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €4.54 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.83 (€3.30) | €2.81 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (€0.80) | €0.71 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.32 (€2.00) | €2.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (€3.46) | €1.64 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.24) | €4.69 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (€2.51) | €1.12 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (€1.26) | €1.52 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.26 (€1.95) | €0.69 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €3.40 | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (€1.62) | €1.20 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.46 (€1.26) | €0.35 | + 263% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,464 (€1,260) | €514 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $900 (€775) | €390 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (€180) | €138 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $994 (€855) | €350 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $617 (€531) | €313 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $131 (€112) | €70 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (€40) | €13 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $405 (€348) | €389 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (€107) | €79 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €5.82 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (€16) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€35) | €55 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (€34) | €26 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€68) | €63 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (€81) | €81 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,950 (€19,744) | €20,154 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (€0.50) | €1.18 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (€32) | €19 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.54 (€4.77) | €5.06 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (€81) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.45 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€3.02) | €3.50 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.30 (€3.70) | €4.01 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (€2.67) | €1.56 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.52 (€1.30) | €1.76 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €7 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€35) | €15 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (€141) | €23 | + 527% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (€66) | €26 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €3.77 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (€4.34) | €1.65 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.13 (€4.41) | €1.13 | + 291% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (€371) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.19) | €0.10 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€40) | €27 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.49 (€4.72) | €3.37 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,561
($2,977)
in Birmingham, Alabama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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