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- Birmingham, Alabama
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €4.31 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €4.72 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.79 (€3.30) | €2.63 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (€0.81) | €0.69 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (€2.11) | €1.98 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (€3.66) | €1.64 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.74 (€4.11) | €4.67 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (€2.59) | €1.10 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (€1.28) | €1.44 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.19 (€1.90) | €0.66 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€10) | €3.64 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.19 (€1.90) | €1.23 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.36 (€1.18) | €0.40 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,456 (€1,265) | €555 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $911 (€792) | €425 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (€186) | €138 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $920 (€799) | €392 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $627 (€544) | €340 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $131 (€113) | €70 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€40) | €13 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 (€327) | €389 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (€96) | €79 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €5.00 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €5.00 | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€39) | €60 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (€35) | €25 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€70) | €63 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (€87) | €73 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,006 (€19,113) | €21,375 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (€0.53) | €1.20 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (€35) | €19 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (€4.57) | €5.06 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (€88) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.45 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (€3.00) | €3.50 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.61 (€4.00) | €4.01 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (€2.59) | €1.56 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (€1.33) | €1.76 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €7 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €15 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €13 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (€146) | €23 | + 550% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (€65) | €28 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €3.83 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 (€4.53) | €1.65 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.13 (€4.45) | €1.10 | + 305% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (€374) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.19) | €0.10 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€41) | €27 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.53 (€4.80) | €3.40 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 219 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,572
($2,961)
in Birmingham, Alabama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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