Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Manchester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manchester are 16.3% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manchester are 32.3% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Manchester are 52.2% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manchester are 20.5% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Manchester are 4.7% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manchester is 2.0% 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 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 5.00 £ | -23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 5.00 £ | -9.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 £ | 3.56 £ | -0.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 £ | 2.03 £ | +4.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 £ | 1.48 £ | -6.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.95 £ | 4.58 £ | -7.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.42 £ | 1.03 £ | -27.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.84 £ | -7.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.29 £ | 3.13 £ | -4.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.48 £ | 3.08 £ | -11.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.45 £ | 2.75 £ | -20.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.75 £ | 5.46 £ | -5.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.19 £ | +7.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.54 £ | -7.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.36 £ | +14.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 1.57 £ | +14.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.78 £ | +36.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.56 £ | +3.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.92 £ | 0.83 £ | -10.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.25 £ | 0.99 £ | -21.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.25 £ | 8.00 £ | -13.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.05 £ | 2.69 £ | +30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 £ | 3.57 £ | +48.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 13.38 £ | -10.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 80.00 £ | -60.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.30 £ | -17.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 3.50 £ | +11.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 18.60 £ | -38.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.75 £ | 5.71 £ | -0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 26,595.33 £ | +2.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 287.04 £ | 256.34 £ | -10.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.13 £ | 15.65 £ | +3.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.12 £ | 29.90 £ | -3.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.02 £ | 28.04 £ | -40.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.91 £ | 10.29 £ | -26.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 9.50 £ | -36.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,235.44 £ | -32.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 11,750.00 £ | -41.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.24 £ | 64.71 £ | -21.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.97 £ | 30.00 £ | -24.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.46 £ | 69.41 £ | -21.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.83 £ | 66.25 £ | -29.4 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,238.00 £ | 1,170.31 £ | -47.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,624.67 £ | 887.50 £ | -45.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,322.37 £ | 1,937.88 £ | -55.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,871.05 £ | 1,290.62 £ | -55.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 372.91 £ | -71.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 716.48 £ | 250.84 £ | -65.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Manchester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,209.51 £ | 2,217.49 £ | -30.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.60 | 6.21 | +11.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 914 | 184 |
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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 |