Birmingham
United Kingdom
Updated on August 24, 2025
Overview
Birmingham is the second-largest city in the UK, renowned for its cultural diversity, industrial heritage, and role as a major transport hub. It is part of a metropolitan area with over 4.3 million inhabitants.
Average cost of living€2,235.43
Quality of Life82/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€750.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,177.34
1-bed flat (outside)€934.16
3-bed flat (center)€1,942.97
3-bed flat (outside)€1,299.17
Utilities
Basic utilities€267.25
Internet€36.21
Mobile plan€23.85
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.47
Monthly pass€73.96
Taxi start€5.78
Gasoline (1 l)€1.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€13.87
Fitness club€40.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,372.82
Intl. primary (year)€16,371.98
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,507.08
sqm outside center€3,467.01
Advantages
- ✓ Cultural diversity and vibrant nightlife
- ✓ Excellent public transport connections
- ✓ Presence of prestigious universities
Disadvantages
- × High unemployment rates in inner-city areas
- × Significant economic inequality
- × High infant mortality rate