United States
Cost of Living in Birmingham, AL
Monthly Total
$3,085
$53,988
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,447
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$55
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
$1,447
$25,323
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$275
$4,813
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$212
$3,710
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$216
$3,780
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$330
$5,775
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$274
$4,795
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$245
$4,288
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$87
$1,523
Monthly Total
$3,085
$53,988
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