- Cost of Living
- United States
- Slovakia
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €5.19 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (€5.55) | €4.72 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.16 (€2.71) | €2.81 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (€0.81) | €0.71 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (€2.15) | €2.08 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.13 (€3.54) | €1.64 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.92 (€5.08) | €4.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.80 (€2.40) | €1.12 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (€1.27) | €1.52 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (€1.81) | €0.69 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€10) | €3.40 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.60 (€1.38) | €1.20 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (€1.31) | €0.35 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,477 (€1,266) | €558 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $964 (€826) | €374 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $252 (€216) | €142 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $963 (€826) | €373 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $690 (€591) | €280 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (€108) | €69 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (€45) | €13 | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $403 (€346) | €389 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (€101) | €79 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €5.82 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€15) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (€37) | €55 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (€37) | €26 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (€69) | €63 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (€77) | €81 | - 5% | |
| 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 | $23,414 (€20,071) | €20,154 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.49 (€0.42) | €1.18 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (€33) | €19 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (€4.51) | €5.06 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€94) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.45 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€3.01) | €3.50 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (€3.60) | €4.01 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.75 (€2.36) | €1.56 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.59) | €1.76 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€16) | €7 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€30) | €15 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €13 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $178 (€153) | €23 | + 579% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (€73) | €26 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €3.77 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (€4.05) | €1.65 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.91 (€4.21) | €1.13 | + 274% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $181 (€155) | €267 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (€0.06) | €0.10 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (€36) | €27 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.52 (€4.73) | €3.37 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 300 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,576
($3,006)
in Birmingham, Alabama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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