Cost of Living Comparison Between Manchester and Bradford 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bradford is 9.4% lower than in Manchester (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bradford is 22.2% lower than in Manchester | |
| Rent Prices in Bradford are 49.7% lower than in Manchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bradford are 13.8% lower than in Manchester | |
| Groceries Prices in Bradford are 10.6% lower than in Manchester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bradford is 21.1% higher than in Manchester | |
Restaurants | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 60.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.30 £ | -8.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.56 £ | 3.19 £ | -10.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.73 £ | -13.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.46 £ | 1.41 £ | -3.3 % |
Markets | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.53 £ | 5.21 £ | +14.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 £ | 1.18 £ | +13.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.79 £ | 0.70 £ | -11.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.08 £ | 2.60 £ | -15.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.22 £ | 2.80 £ | -13.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.88 £ | 2.94 £ | +2.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.03 £ | 4.79 £ | -4.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 1.02 £ | -15.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.48 £ | -18.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.32 £ | 0.91 £ | -30.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.52 £ | 1.20 £ | -21.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.80 £ | 0.45 £ | -43.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.44 £ | -29.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.84 £ | 0.72 £ | -14.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.00 £ | 1.12 £ | +12.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.76 £ | 1.96 £ | -29.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.59 £ | 2.05 £ | -42.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.25 £ | 12.95 £ | -2.3 % |
Transportation | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.70 £ | +35.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 73.00 £ | -8.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.30 £ | 2.80 £ | -15.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 £ | 1.21 £ | -65.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.60 £ | 12.00 £ | -35.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.62 £ | 5.72 £ | +1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,595.33 £ | 25,810.00 £ | -3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 252.71 £ | 219.36 £ | -13.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.23 £ | 13.23 £ | -7.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.90 £ | 30.06 £ | +0.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.22 £ | 24.00 £ | -15.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.75 £ | 11.50 £ | +17.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.97 £ | 10.00 £ | +0.3 % |
Childcare | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,298.17 £ | 856.00 £ | -34.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,750.00 £ | 10,000.00 £ | -14.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.65 £ | 67.50 £ | +7.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.75 £ | 35.57 £ | +19.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 67.37 £ | 82.00 £ | +21.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 62.27 £ | 73.00 £ | +17.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,175.00 £ | 600.00 £ | -48.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 888.46 £ | 531.67 £ | -40.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,913.56 £ | 700.00 £ | -63.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,317.65 £ | 833.33 £ | -36.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 372.91 £ | 232.26 £ | -37.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 250.84 £ | 204.38 £ | -18.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,238.32 £ | 2,108.83 £ | -5.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.21 | 5.86 | -5.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 190 | 20 |
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| Cost of Living in Oldham | 6.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bury | 11.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bolton | 16.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Warrington | 20.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 27.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Liverpool | 34.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 35.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Preston | 36.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bradford | 37.47 miles |
Cities near Bradford: | Cost of Living in Leeds | 9.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 14.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 19.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 30.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 31.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 33.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 36.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bury | 37.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Blackburn | 40.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 40.54 miles |