United Kingdom vs United Kingdom · 82 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallUnited Kingdom
single / month
| Expense | Buckingham | Birmingham | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.18 | $11.63 | Buckingham |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.72 | $46.51 | Buckingham |
| Cappuccino | $2.75 | $3.49 | Buckingham |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $208 | $264 | Buckingham |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.66 | $42.64 | Buckingham |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $88.74 | $112 | Buckingham |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.70 | $32.56 | Buckingham |
| Fitness club membership | $25.70 | $32.56 | Buckingham |
| Cinema ticket | $6.73 | $8.53 | Buckingham |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $605 | $813 | Buckingham |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $421 | $565 | Buckingham |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,262 | $1,696 | Buckingham |
| Total single-person budget | $1,033 | $1,341 | Buckingham |
| Average net salary | $2,790 | $3,534 |
Buckingham is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Buckingham runs about $1,033 versus $1,341 in Birmingham — a difference of roughly 30%.
Salary-adjusted, Birmingham leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Buckingham · Full cost of living in Birmingham