United Kingdom
Cost of Living in Birmingham
Monthly Total
$3,088
$54,040
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,236
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$62
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,236
$21,630
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$332
$5,810
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$146
$2,555
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$240
$4,200
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$510
$8,925
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$298
$5,215
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$291
$5,093
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$36
$630
Monthly Total
$3,088
$54,040
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