- Cost of Living
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- Birmingham, Alabama
- Žilina
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €5.19 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.70) | €4.72 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.90 (€3.18) | €2.81 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (€0.78) | €0.71 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.32 (€1.89) | €2.08 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (€3.37) | €1.64 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€4.96) | €4.69 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (€2.38) | €1.12 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (€1.22) | €1.52 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.26 (€1.84) | €0.69 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €3.40 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (€1.63) | €1.20 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.46 (€1.19) | €0.35 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,464 (€1,191) | €558 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $900 (€733) | €374 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (€170) | €142 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $994 (€809) | €373 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $617 (€502) | €300 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $131 (€106) | €69 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (€38) | €13 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $405 (€330) | €389 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (€101) | €79 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €5.82 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (€15) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€34) | €55 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €26 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€65) | €63 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (€79) | €81 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,950 (€18,677) | €20,154 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (€0.47) | €1.18 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (€30) | €19 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.54 (€4.51) | €5.06 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (€76) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.45 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€2.85) | €3.50 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.30 (€3.50) | €4.01 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (€2.52) | €1.56 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.52 (€1.23) | €1.76 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€16) | €7 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€34) | €15 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€20) | €13 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (€134) | €23 | + 493% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (€63) | €26 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €3.77 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (€4.11) | €1.65 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.13 (€4.17) | €1.13 | + 270% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (€351) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.18) | €0.10 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€38) | €27 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.49 (€4.47) | €3.37 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,394
($2,942)
in Birmingham, Alabama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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