Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (58 zł) | 36 zł | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.77 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.10 (5.84 zł) | 3.85 zł | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.44 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.05 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.03 (11 zł) | 3.96 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (4.65 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (10 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (45 zł) | 31 zł | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.04 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (4.83 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,491 (7,937 zł) | 7,052 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,037 (5,519 zł) | 4,983 zł | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £272 (1,446 zł) | 731 zł | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £852 (4,535 zł) | 3,622 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £865 (4,607 zł) | 2,826 zł | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £84 (446 zł) | 441 zł | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (145 zł) | 58 zł | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £347 (1,845 zł) | 1,868 zł | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £102 (541 zł) | 476 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (38 zł) | 35 zł | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (69 zł) | 27 zł | + 151% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £63 (336 zł) | 346 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (149 zł) | 147 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (357 zł) | 344 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (331 zł) | 418 zł | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 98% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (127,778 zł) | 104,038 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.53 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £65 (346 zł) | 110 zł | + 214% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (69 zł) | 34 zł | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (40 zł) | 34 zł | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (531 zł) | 138 zł | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.98 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.40 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 (11 zł) | 5.99 zł | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (71 zł) | 62 zł | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (121 zł) | 117 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (96 zł) | 59 zł | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 (494 zł) | 221 zł | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (261 zł) | 178 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (44 zł) | 31 zł | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.15 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.04 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £444 (2,365 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (0.99 zł) | 0.31 zł | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (165 zł) | 147 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (59 zł) | 18 zł | + 238% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 678 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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