Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom · Population 2,590,363
▲ +8% vs United Kingdom average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | £9.19 ($11.63) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | £36.74 ($46.51) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | £2.76 ($3.49) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | £208 ($264) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | £33.68 ($42.64) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | £88.80 ($112) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | £25.72 ($32.56) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | £25.72 ($32.56) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | £6.74 ($8.53) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | £642 ($813) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | £447 ($565) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | £1,340 ($1,696) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Birmingham is £2,792 ($3,534) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £1,059 ($1,341) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £1,377 ($1,743) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£447 ($565)) represents about 42% of the total single-person budget.
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£977 ($1,237) / moBirmingham is one of the key cities in United Kingdom. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £1,059 ($1,341), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £447 ($565) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to £2,573 ($3,258) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £1,943 ($2,459) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Birmingham is £2,792 ($3,534). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £1,377 ($1,743) per month.