Cost of living
Central (United States) compared to Birmingham
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Overview comparison
Central (United States)Birmingham
Consumer prices in Central (United States) are roughly 10% higher than in Birmingham.
Cost of living
| Item | Central (United States) | Birmingham |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,244 | 2,606 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,876 | 5,606 |
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| Without rent one person | 711 | 1,048 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,390 | 2,505 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,704.81 | 1,363.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,135.17 | 2,835.18 |
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| Food person | 694 | 619 |
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| Food family | 1,693 | 1,511 |
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| Transport person | 97 | 86.6 |
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| Transport family | 264.82 | 243.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 61.49 years | 81.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (United States) | Birmingham |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.98 | 14.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.27 | 68.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.38 | 11.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 | 5.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.53 | 4.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.55 | 2.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (United States) | Birmingham |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,844.42 | 1,775.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,460.85 | 1,162.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,354.9 | 3,622.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,695.52 | 2,646.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.87 | 122.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 163.66 | 203.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.63 | 55.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (United States) | Birmingham |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.83 | 7.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,296 | 4,615 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,599 | 3,436 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.08 | 1.9 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 67.48% | 72.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.95 | 19.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (United States) | Birmingham |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.05 | 3.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.54 | 3.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.55 | 13.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.22 | 13.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.73 | 14.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 2.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 1.27 |
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Other
| Item | Central (United States) | Birmingham |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.17 | 60.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.58 | 12.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 97.59 | 121.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.51 | 17.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.88 | 45.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.47 | 76.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,497.7 | 1,598.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,330 | 17,957 |
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