Cost of Living Comparison Between York and Manchester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manchester are 12.8% higher than in York (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manchester are 8.4% higher than in York | |
| Rent Prices in Manchester are 0.0% higher than in York | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manchester are 1.9% higher than in York | |
| Groceries Prices in Manchester are 15.3% higher than in York | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manchester is 29.9% lower than in York | |
Restaurants | York 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) | 7.75 £ | 8.00 £ | +3.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.20 £ | 3.56 £ | +11.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.63 £ | 1.99 £ | +21.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.00 £ | 1.46 £ | +45.8 % |
Markets | York Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.31 £ | 4.47 £ | +3.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.01 £ | 1.01 £ | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | 0.84 £ | +19.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.92 £ | 3.09 £ | +5.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.08 £ | 3.08 £ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.75 £ | 2.75 £ | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.93 £ | 5.46 £ | +38.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.99 £ | 1.12 £ | +13.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.55 £ | +14.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 1.36 £ | +85.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.57 £ | 1.57 £ | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.81 £ | +52.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.56 £ | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 0.83 £ | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.81 £ | 0.99 £ | +21.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.70 £ | 8.00 £ | +4.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.67 £ | 2.70 £ | +62.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.57 £ | 3.57 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.46 £ | 13.25 £ | +6.3 % |
Transportation | York Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 £ | 2.00 £ | -9.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 57.50 £ | 80.00 £ | +39.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.80 £ | 3.30 £ | +17.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 £ | 3.50 £ | +94.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.20 £ | 18.60 £ | +14.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.51 £ | 5.62 £ | +2.0 % |
| 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) | 26,595.33 £ | 26,595.33 £ | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | York Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 147.14 £ | 256.34 £ | +74.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.04 £ | 15.65 £ | +30.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.44 £ | 29.90 £ | +5.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | York Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.67 £ | 28.04 £ | -23.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.67 £ | 10.29 £ | -41.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 9.50 £ | +5.6 % |
Childcare | York Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,100.00 £ | 1,235.44 £ | +12.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,000.00 £ | 11,750.00 £ | +17.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | York Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 37.50 £ | 64.06 £ | +70.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.40 £ | 29.40 £ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 45.00 £ | 69.41 £ | +54.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 62.50 £ | 62.50 £ | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | York Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 966.67 £ | 1,170.31 £ | +21.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 766.67 £ | 887.50 £ | +15.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,000.00 £ | 1,937.88 £ | -3.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,550.00 £ | 1,290.62 £ | -16.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | York Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 464.51 £ | 372.91 £ | -19.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 250.84 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | York Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,881.39 £ | 2,189.39 £ | -24.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 6.21 | +5.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 27 | 183 |
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