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Cities/Birmingham

Birmingham

United Kingdom

England's second city, undergoing a massive renaissance with a buzzing food scene, extensive canal network, and a central location in the UK.

Population: 1.1M
Avg Income: $ 46K/yr
Avg. Temp: 10°C
Area: 268 km²
GBP
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54
Average

#102 of 250

8% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 2 026

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 1 078

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 81

per month

Restaurants

$ 269

per month

Transportation

$ 178

per month

Utilities

$ 260

per month

Entertainment

$ 85

per month

Healthcare

$ 46

per month

Clothing

$ 30

per month