Birmingham, AL, USA
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Birmingham, AL, USA: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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65%
Quality of life -
58%
Cost of living -
55%
Connectivity -
88%
Weather
61
General
| Currency | GBP |
| Population (in millions) | 1.1 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 8% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Edgbaston, Moseley |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 60 |
| Top selling local beer | Bitter |
| Most popular local dish | Balti |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, National Sea Life Centre |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | British Airways |
| Largest ride sharing company | Uber or Lyft |
| Primary train stations | Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Primary airports | Birmingham Airport, East Midlands Airport, Coventry Airport |
| Best rental car company | Enterprise |
| Used car costs | 10000 GBP |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Bullring Shopping Centre, Upper Mall East, Birmingham, B5 4BU, UK |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 70 Mbps |
| Power socket type | G |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | Currys |
| Best internet carrier | BT |
| Primary cellular carrier | EE |
| Average monthly cost for internet | £25.99 |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Boots |
| Best restaurant chain | Gourmet Burger Kitchen |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $31,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $35,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | 20% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 0 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 3.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 GBP |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Barclays |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Increasingly common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 999 (general), 101 (police), 112 (ambulance), 98 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 4,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 11 |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
65%
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40%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
36%
Property to income -
60%
Crime -
67%
Healthcare -
88%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $2,864 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.43% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $1,025 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $11,833 |
Cost of living
58%
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Purchasing Power
86%
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Rent
38%
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Food
81%
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Restaurant
67%
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Workspace
36%
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Transport
25%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $1,341.67 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $985.83 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $2,241.67 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $1,920.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $13.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $1.05 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $3.79 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | $5.41 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $8.84 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $2.18 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $13.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $3.04 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $5.00 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $7.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $13.48 |
| Apples (1kg) | $6.55 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $6.62 |
| Potato (1kg) | $6.00 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.97 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $3.83 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $5.15 |
| Banana (1kg) | $1.55 |
| Onion (1kg) | $4.63 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $12.12 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $15.50 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $60.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $8.34 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $5.50 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $7.99 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.38 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.88 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $5.06 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $213.78 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.10 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $69.43 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $47.56 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $13.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $11.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.38 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $55.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $0.80 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $27,747.50 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $24,672.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $4.50 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $1.24 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $39.00 |
