Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Manchester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manchester are 17.1% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manchester are 34.1% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Manchester are 55.3% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manchester are 10.8% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Manchester are 8.8% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manchester is 10.8% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -6.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 £ | 6.25 £ | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.45 £ | 3.30 £ | -4.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 £ | 1.76 £ | -3.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.39 £ | 1.39 £ | +0.2 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.45 £ | 4.12 £ | -7.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.07 £ | 1.03 £ | -3.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | 0.76 £ | -11.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.67 £ | 2.32 £ | -13.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.91 £ | 2.70 £ | -7.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.98 £ | 2.58 £ | -13.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.72 £ | 3.91 £ | -17.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.90 £ | -5.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.63 £ | +11.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.93 £ | 0.95 £ | +2.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 0.71 £ | -38.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.59 £ | +13.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.55 £ | +8.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.87 £ | 0.73 £ | -16.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.18 £ | 1.16 £ | -1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.00 £ | 2.03 £ | +1.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 3.25 £ | +33.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.15 £ | 12.50 £ | -4.9 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.70 £ | 2.25 £ | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 160.00 £ | 71.00 £ | -55.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 £ | 2.80 £ | -34.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.89 £ | 1.96 £ | -32.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 18.60 £ | -35.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.68 £ | 6.22 £ | -6.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 24,430.00 £ | -2.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,813.76 £ | 26,262.00 £ | +5.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.19 £ | 212.03 £ | -27.9 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 £ | 0.10 £ | -18.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.48 £ | 27.52 £ | -3.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.54 £ | 28.18 £ | -35.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.81 £ | 9.14 £ | -22.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 9.50 £ | -20.8 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,558.26 £ | 1,042.00 £ | -33.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,413.64 £ | 10,200.00 £ | -41.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.95 £ | 67.53 £ | -8.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.90 £ | 27.53 £ | -18.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.53 £ | 62.19 £ | -14.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.14 £ | 68.93 £ | -26.8 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,055.97 £ | 922.76 £ | -55.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,422.98 £ | 679.60 £ | -52.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,785.35 £ | 1,735.29 £ | -54.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,491.50 £ | 1,052.50 £ | -57.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,135.24 £ | 362.92 £ | -68.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 666.41 £ | 238.73 £ | -64.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,033.48 £ | 2,214.26 £ | -27.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.87 | 3.18 | -17.9 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1072 | 210 |
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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 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 |