Cost of Living Comparison Between Bristol and Manchester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manchester are 5.9% higher than in Bristol (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manchester are 0.7% lower than in Bristol | |
| Rent Prices in Manchester are 12.4% lower than in Bristol | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manchester are 2.3% higher than in Bristol | |
| Groceries Prices in Manchester are 7.3% higher than in Bristol | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manchester is 7.9% lower than in Bristol | |
Restaurants | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 60.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.71 £ | 8.00 £ | +19.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | +0.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.37 £ | 3.56 £ | +5.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.87 £ | 2.02 £ | +8.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.11 £ | 1.48 £ | +33.5 % |
Markets | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.21 £ | 4.55 £ | +8.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 1.01 £ | -3.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.84 £ | +46.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.45 £ | 3.09 £ | +25.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.44 £ | 3.08 £ | -10.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.15 £ | 2.75 £ | -12.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.55 £ | 5.46 £ | +20.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 £ | 1.19 £ | +21.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.54 £ | +15.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | 1.36 £ | +12.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.57 £ | +47.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.78 £ | +28.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.56 £ | +22.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.72 £ | 0.83 £ | +15.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.18 £ | 0.99 £ | -16.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.85 £ | 2.69 £ | +45.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.17 £ | 3.57 £ | +64.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 13.38 £ | -10.8 % |
Transportation | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 83.80 £ | 80.00 £ | -4.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.30 £ | -26.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 3.50 £ | +59.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 £ | 18.60 £ | -7.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.61 £ | 5.71 £ | +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) | 21,398.00 £ | 26,595.33 £ | +24.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 217.69 £ | 256.34 £ | +17.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.06 £ | 15.65 £ | +19.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.11 £ | 29.90 £ | -6.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.39 £ | 28.04 £ | -4.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.17 £ | 10.29 £ | +12.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.75 £ | 9.50 £ | +8.6 % |
Childcare | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,333.33 £ | 1,235.44 £ | -7.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,350.00 £ | 11,750.00 £ | -32.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 61.00 £ | 64.71 £ | +6.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +3.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.92 £ | 69.41 £ | -9.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.51 £ | 66.25 £ | -21.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,369.88 £ | 1,170.31 £ | -14.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 974.38 £ | 887.50 £ | -8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,150.00 £ | 1,937.88 £ | -9.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,542.86 £ | 1,290.62 £ | -16.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 475.85 £ | 372.91 £ | -21.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 325.16 £ | 250.84 £ | -22.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bristol Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,423.34 £ | 2,217.49 £ | -8.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.88 | 6.21 | +5.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 105 | 185 |
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Cities near Bristol: | Cost of Living in Bath | 12.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wells | 20.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Trowbridge | 24.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Weston-super-Mare | 24.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tetbury | 27.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newport | 30.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 36.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 39.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 41.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 43.00 miles |
Cities near Manchester: | Cost of Living in Stockport | 6.71 miles |
| 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 |