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Birmingham travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Birmingham

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Birmingham for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Birmingham compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Birmingham in 2024 is 4% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Birmingham in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Birmingham by expense type

Restaurant budget in Birmingham

Lunch

$ 20/person
($ 13 to $ 33)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 39/person
($ 26 to $ 51)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 8.7/person
($ 7.5 to $ 12)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.2 for 500ml
($ 4.4 to $ 7.5)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.2)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 4.2/cup
($ 2 to $ 5.6)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 2.1/can
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Birmingham

1-star hotel

$ 127/night
($ 47 to $ 530)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

2-star hotel

$ 160/night
($ 51 to $ 505)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 111/night
($ 48 to $ 264)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

4-star hotel

$ 166/night
($ 56 to $ 848)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302

5-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 104 to $ 331)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 104/month
($ 54 to $ 345)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160

Room with kitchen

$ 203/month
($ 60 to $ 860)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 153/month
($ 68 to $ 426)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Cottage or guest house

$ 111/month
($ 59 to $ 265)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 192/month
($ 62 to $ 877)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Birmingham

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 7.2/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 8.3)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Potatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 3.7)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Birmingham

Bus ticket

$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 3.7)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 1.6)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6.2
($ 4.4 to $ 6.9)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 38/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 79)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Birmingham

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 8.7 to $ 22)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 8.4/hr
($ 8.4 to $ 20)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Birmingham

Cigarettes

$ 19/pack
($ 17 to $ 33)

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88% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 83
($ 50 to $ 120)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51

Summer dress

$ 36
($ 13 to $ 101)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → London

$ 1234
(fair price: $ 1015)

Melbourne → London

$ 1238
(fair price: $ 1025)

New York City → London

$ 550
(fair price: $ 479)

Toronto → London

$ 650
(fair price: $ 589)

Los Angeles → London

$ 753
(fair price: $ 625)

Vancouver → London

$ 836
(fair price: $ 722)