Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Manchester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manchester are 21.9% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manchester are 36.2% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Manchester are 55.0% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manchester are 21.4% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Manchester are 18.2% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manchester is 0.6% 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 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.89 £ | -13.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.56 £ | 3.37 £ | -5.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.97 £ | -1.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 £ | 1.52 £ | -2.9 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.07 £ | 4.21 £ | -17.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.35 £ | 1.04 £ | -22.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.70 £ | -22.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 £ | 2.73 £ | -21.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.23 £ | 2.82 £ | -12.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.41 £ | 2.59 £ | -23.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.30 £ | 3.50 £ | -33.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.86 £ | -9.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.53 £ | -5.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.83 £ | -12.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 0.72 £ | -48.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.61 £ | +15.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.46 £ | -11.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.88 £ | 0.69 £ | -21.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 0.98 £ | -15.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.89 £ | 2.43 £ | +29.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 £ | 3.51 £ | +40.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.50 £ | 13.00 £ | -10.3 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | 2.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 165.43 £ | 80.00 £ | -51.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.25 £ | -18.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.05 £ | 2.27 £ | -25.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 18.60 £ | -35.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.04 £ | 6.46 £ | +6.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,300.00 £ | 25,250.00 £ | -0.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,728.11 £ | 26,595.33 £ | +3.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 318.11 £ | 236.34 £ | -25.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.76 £ | 18.08 £ | +14.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.61 £ | 28.77 £ | -11.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.29 £ | 29.15 £ | -46.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.04 £ | 11.25 £ | -19.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 9.95 £ | -33.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,585.46 £ | 1,187.19 £ | -25.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,484.09 £ | 10,200.00 £ | -50.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.68 £ | 64.29 £ | -22.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.57 £ | 28.29 £ | -22.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.67 £ | 66.50 £ | -19.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.55 £ | 65.94 £ | -33.1 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,104.86 £ | 1,005.04 £ | -52.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,484.31 £ | 725.96 £ | -51.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,077.08 £ | 1,795.45 £ | -56.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,581.63 £ | 1,100.22 £ | -57.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,256.07 £ | 379.73 £ | -69.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 737.19 £ | 252.00 £ | -65.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,449.17 £ | 2,213.46 £ | -35.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.29 | 4.79 | -9.4 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 975 | 264 |
Moving to London? Explore:
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 |