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- Birmingham, Alabama
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €4.31 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €4.72 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.79 (€3.34) | €2.63 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (€0.83) | €0.69 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (€2.14) | €1.98 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (€3.72) | €1.64 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.74 (€4.18) | €4.67 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (€2.63) | €1.10 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (€1.30) | €1.44 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.19 (€1.93) | €0.66 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€10) | €3.64 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.19 (€1.93) | €1.23 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.36 (€1.20) | €0.40 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,456 (€1,284) | €555 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $911 (€803) | €425 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (€189) | €138 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $904 (€797) | €392 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $627 (€552) | €340 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $131 (€115) | €70 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€40) | €13 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 (€332) | €389 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (€98) | €79 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €5.00 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€15) | €5.00 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (€38) | €60 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (€35) | €25 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€71) | €63 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (€88) | €73 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,776 (€19,194) | €21,375 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (€0.52) | €1.20 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (€36) | €19 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€12) | - | - | |
| 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) | $5.26 (€4.63) | €5.06 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (€90) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.45 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (€3.05) | €3.50 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.61 (€4.06) | €4.01 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (€2.63) | €1.56 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (€1.35) | €1.76 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €7 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (€37) | €15 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €13 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€153) | €23 | + 577% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€69) | €28 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €3.83 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.13 (€4.52) | €1.65 | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.92 (€4.34) | €1.10 | + 295% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (€381) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.19) | €0.10 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€42) | €27 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.54 (€4.88) | €3.40 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,932
($3,326)
in Birmingham, Alabama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Žilina.
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