Birmingham

What you need to know about Birmingham

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About Birmingham

Stayed here for 2 weeks to get back some Schengen days and had a really nice time! Not the MOST exciting city in the world, but certainly a lovely place to stay and take it easy for a couple days or weeks and get some work done. My favorite part of the city was the canals that run through certain parts, they were really pretty and added a lot of character and there were oftentimes bars/restaurants along the water or trails for running/walking/biking. There are a lot of good restaurants and bars, the people were all very friendly, and we had fun going to an area of town called Digbeth one night - it's a very hip area with a lot of bars and of cool graffiti. Not a ton of sights to see, and of course you can expect typical UK prices, but a very nice place never-the-less! I'd recommend staying either somewhere near the canals on the western side of the city, or right in the city center.

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Continent :

Europe

Country :

united kingdom

Weather :

14°C + Humidity 84% = 13°C Feel

Internet Speed :

18 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

12AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

14 Days

Best Taxi App :

Uber

to USD :

$ USD

Tap Water Quality :

Yes, safe to drink

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

1085810 people

GDP per capita :

$40249 / year

Population Density :

♀️ not busy: 16x16m (256m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 48% / F 52%

Religious Gouvernment :

Ambiguous

Appartement Listing :

Online electronics shop :

Amazon

Weather in Birmingham

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Cost of Living in Birmingham

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Cost of Living for Expats :

$2,393/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$3,832/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$5,109/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$1,460/mo

Cost of coffee :

$2.56

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$1,118/mo

Dinner:

$17.77

Beer :

$4.72

Coca Cola :

$3.09

Tax for 50k income :

$6,986

Tax for 100k income :

$24,341

Tax for 250k income :

$91,526

Pros and Cons Living in Birmingham

Like many other cities Birmingham have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Pretty safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Very easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ Very safe for women
✅ Family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

Cons

❌ Too expensive
❌ Cold now
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Very damp now
❌ Very difficult to make friends

Quality of Life in Birmingham

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Visa Requirements in Birmingham

No Data for now.

Security and Crime in Birmingham

Stay informed on security and crime in Birmingham with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Birmingham safe.

Low Crime rate

High Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Birmingham

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Berlin

Germany

#6

Air Quality

Good

36 Mbps

30 Mbps

FEELS 20°

19°

$2,078/mo

Cities near Birmingham to visit

There are several cities and places close to Birmingham worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Birmingham, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Leicester, Coventry, Nottingham, Luton, and Manchester, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

$3,960/mo

Manchester

United States

#848

Air Quality

Good

59 Mbps

FEELS 16°

16°

$4,183/mo

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Stayed here for 2 weeks to get back some Schengen days and had a really nice time! Not the MOST exciting city in the world, but certainly a lovely place to stay and take it easy for a couple days or weeks and get some work done. My favorite part of the city was the canals that run through certain parts, they were really pretty and added a lot of character and there were oftentimes bars/restaurants along the water or trails for running/walking/biking. There are a lot of good restaurants and bars, the people were all very friendly, and we had fun going to an area of town called Digbeth one night - it's a very hip area with a lot of bars and of cool graffiti. Not a ton of sights to see, and of course you can expect typical UK prices, but a very nice place never-the-less! I'd recommend staying either somewhere near the canals on the western side of the city, or right in the city center.