Cost of Living Comparison Between Manchester and Sheffield 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sheffield are 7.3% lower than in Manchester (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sheffield are 13.3% lower than in Manchester | |
| Rent Prices in Sheffield are 26.0% lower than in Manchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sheffield are 11.6% lower than in Manchester | |
| Groceries Prices in Sheffield are 12.5% lower than in Manchester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sheffield is 15.3% higher than in Manchester | |
Restaurants | Manchester Edit |
Sheffield Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 63.00 £ | +5.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| 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) | 3.58 £ | 3.42 £ | -4.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.03 £ | 2.05 £ | +1.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 £ | 1.41 £ | -5.9 % |
Markets | Manchester Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.58 £ | 5.21 £ | +13.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 £ | 0.82 £ | -21.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.83 £ | 0.55 £ | -33.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.08 £ | 2.92 £ | -5.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.32 £ | 3.82 £ | +15.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.81 £ | 3.51 £ | +24.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.17 £ | 4.79 £ | -7.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | 0.92 £ | -15.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.46 £ | -18.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 0.75 £ | -44.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.57 £ | 1.20 £ | -23.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.84 £ | 0.38 £ | -55.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.40 £ | -35.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 0.70 £ | -15.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.00 £ | 0.84 £ | -15.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.67 £ | 1.73 £ | -35.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.65 £ | 2.05 £ | -43.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.38 £ | 12.00 £ | -10.3 % |
Transportation | Manchester Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 72.70 £ | -9.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.30 £ | 3.50 £ | +6.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 £ | 1.59 £ | -54.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.60 £ | 14.40 £ | -22.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.62 £ | 5.69 £ | +1.3 % |
| 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 |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 256.34 £ | 312.88 £ | +22.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.43 £ | 13.08 £ | -9.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.90 £ | 28.73 £ | -3.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manchester Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.35 £ | 33.64 £ | +18.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.29 £ | 4.00 £ | -61.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.72 £ | 10.00 £ | +2.8 % |
Childcare | Manchester Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,235.44 £ | 856.00 £ | -30.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,750.00 £ | 7,500.00 £ | -36.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manchester Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 64.06 £ | 64.86 £ | +1.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.75 £ | 25.00 £ | -16.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.33 £ | 82.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 62.27 £ | 51.25 £ | -17.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Manchester Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,175.00 £ | 773.75 £ | -34.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 888.46 £ | 685.00 £ | -22.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,937.88 £ | 1,410.00 £ | -27.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,317.65 £ | 1,066.67 £ | -19.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manchester Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 372.91 £ | 297.29 £ | -20.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 250.84 £ | 232.26 £ | -7.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manchester Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,201.33 £ | 2,201.04 £ | -0.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.21 | 5.90 | -5.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 186 | 56 |
Moving to Sheffield? Explore:
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 |
Cities near Sheffield: | Cost of Living in Barnsley | 15.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 21.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 24.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 26.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leeds | 35.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 36.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockport | 37.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 37.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 39.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bradford | 43.57 miles |