Birmingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom — cost of living
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

About Birmingham, United Kingdom

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$828
Family of 4 / mo
$2,115
Avg salary (after tax)
$3,731

Birmingham, located in the heart of England, is a vibrant city known for its rich industrial history and diverse culture. It is the second-largest city in the UK and has a population of over a million people. Birmingham is famous for its beautiful canals, which are even more extensive than those in Venice!

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $97.45
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $100.93
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $45.87
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $113.55

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.56
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,529

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.26
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.27
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $6.03
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.51
  • CappuccinoUSD $4.38

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $15.66
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $78.31
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $8.76

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $12.03
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2.78
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.51
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.97
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.9
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.74
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.63
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.94
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.71
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $10.97
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $19.18
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.86
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $8.88
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.87
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.99
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.95
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.66

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $902.69
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,236
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $921.8
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,046
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,879
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $504.44

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $39.04
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $17.03
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $15.66
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,495
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $22,187

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $2.82
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $3.44
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $37,588
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $24.42
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $93.97
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $33,749
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.76

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $40.72
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $284.84

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.