Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Manchester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Manchester is 19.1% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Manchester is 30.5% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Manchester are 47.7% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manchester are 14.1% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Manchester are 1.4% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manchester is 10.1% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 £ | 5.50 £ | -8.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.79 £ | 3.69 £ | -2.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.04 £ | 1.91 £ | -6.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 £ | 1.27 £ | -9.8 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.82 £ | 4.60 £ | -4.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.46 £ | 1.17 £ | -19.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 0.73 £ | -10.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.59 £ | 2.94 £ | -17.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.78 £ | 4.06 £ | +7.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 £ | 3.20 £ | +5.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.84 £ | 5.72 £ | +18.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.16 £ | 1.09 £ | -5.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.59 £ | -3.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 1.31 £ | +24.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.24 £ | 1.45 £ | +16.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.71 £ | +23.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.62 £ | +5.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.01 £ | 0.95 £ | -5.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.32 £ | 1.11 £ | -16.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.38 £ | 1.85 £ | -22.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.93 £ | 2.58 £ | -12.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 £ | 14.00 £ | -17.6 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 183.04 £ | 90.00 £ | -50.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 3.70 £ | -11.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 25.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.44 £ | 5.38 £ | -1.0 % |
| 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) | 28,922.94 £ | 30,303.00 £ | +4.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 233.10 £ | 219.49 £ | -5.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.15 £ | 16.82 £ | +11.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.46 £ | 31.65 £ | +0.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.49 £ | 30.71 £ | -36.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.42 £ | 11.60 £ | -29.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 9.99 £ | -33.4 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,804.45 £ | 1,447.67 £ | -19.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,965.22 £ | 15,500.00 £ | -26.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.11 £ | 66.25 £ | -17.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.83 £ | 30.83 £ | -13.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.30 £ | 65.36 £ | -29.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.34 £ | 78.75 £ | -32.9 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,218.66 £ | 1,186.46 £ | -46.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,639.66 £ | 935.00 £ | -43.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,133.78 £ | 1,960.00 £ | -52.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,721.63 £ | 1,521.56 £ | -44.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,459.24 £ | 394.09 £ | -73.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 780.29 £ | 276.35 £ | -64.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,013.13 £ | 2,304.41 £ | -23.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.03 | 5.92 | +17.8 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 18 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 740 | 136 |
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Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |
Cities near Manchester: | Cost of Living in Stockport | 6.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 6.89 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 |
| Cost of Living in Sheffield | 38.93 miles |