- 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 | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€10) | €5.19 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.57) | €4.72 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.52 (€2.94) | €2.81 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.77) | €0.71 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (€2.03) | €2.08 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.27 (€3.57) | €1.64 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.07) | €4.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.80 (€2.35) | €1.12 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (€1.24) | €1.52 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.19 (€1.83) | €0.69 | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €3.40 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.66 (€1.39) | €1.20 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (€1.28) | €0.35 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,453 (€1,215) | €558 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $871 (€729) | €374 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (€161) | €142 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $985 (€824) | €373 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $613 (€512) | €280 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (€106) | €69 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (€42) | €13 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $401 (€335) | €389 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (€103) | €79 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €5.82 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (€15) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (€36) | €55 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (€36) | €26 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€66) | €63 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (€75) | €81 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,414 (€19,586) | €20,154 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (€0.44) | €1.18 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (€32) | €19 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (€4.40) | €5.06 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€91) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.45 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€2.94) | €3.50 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (€3.52) | €4.01 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.61 (€2.18) | €1.56 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.55) | €1.76 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€15) | €7 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€30) | €15 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €13 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $178 (€149) | €23 | + 562% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (€71) | €26 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €3.77 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (€3.95) | €1.65 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.91 (€4.11) | €1.13 | + 265% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $447 (€374) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.18) | €0.10 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (€36) | €27 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.52 (€4.62) | €3.37 | + 37% | |
| 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 347 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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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 €2,403
($2,872)
in Birmingham, Alabama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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