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Sheffield vs Birmingham

United Kingdom vs United Kingdom · 104 km apart

Sheffield

United Kingdom

£977 ($1,237)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Birmingham

United Kingdom

£1,059 ($1,341)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSheffieldBirminghamCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$10.81$11.63Sheffield
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$43.25$46.51Sheffield
Cappuccino$3.24$3.49Sheffield
Monthly groceries (single person)$245$264Sheffield
Monthly public transport pass$39.64$42.64Sheffield
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$105$112Sheffield
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$30.27$32.56Sheffield
Fitness club membership$30.27$32.56Sheffield
Cinema ticket$7.93$8.53Sheffield
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$742$813Sheffield
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$516$565Sheffield
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,549$1,696Sheffield
Total single-person budget$1,237$1,341Sheffield
Average net salary$3,286$3,534

Verdict

Sheffield is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sheffield runs about $1,237 versus $1,341 in Birmingham — a difference of roughly 8%.

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 Sheffield  ·  Full cost of living in Birmingham

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheffield cheaper than Birmingham?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,237 per month in Sheffield versus $1,341 in Birmingham — about 8% less.
How far is Sheffield from Birmingham?
The straight-line distance between Sheffield and Birmingham is approximately 104 km (65 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Sheffield or Birmingham?
The estimated average net salary is $3,286 in Sheffield and $3,534 in Birmingham. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,049 in Sheffield versus $2,193 in Birmingham per month.