Cost of Living Comparison Between Manchester and Bradford 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bradford is 8.7% lower than in Manchester (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bradford is 21.2% lower than in Manchester | |
| Rent Prices in Bradford are 50.9% lower than in Manchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bradford are 12.1% lower than in Manchester | |
| Groceries Prices in Bradford are 5.5% lower than in Manchester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bradford is 26.9% higher than in Manchester | |
Restaurants | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 13.00 £ | -13.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.60 £ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 4.13 £ | -17.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -27.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.54 £ | 3.33 £ | -6.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.11 £ | 1.73 £ | -18.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.34 £ | 1.47 £ | +10.1 % |
Markets | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.59 £ | 4.91 £ | +6.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.08 £ | 1.06 £ | -1.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.76 £ | 1.02 £ | +35.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.00 £ | 3.03 £ | +1.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.53 £ | 3.52 £ | -0.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.81 £ | 2.94 £ | +4.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.22 £ | 4.72 £ | -9.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.11 £ | +16.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.45 £ | -22.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 £ | 1.01 £ | -18.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.43 £ | 1.07 £ | -25.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.79 £ | 0.53 £ | -32.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.43 £ | -30.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.92 £ | 0.90 £ | -1.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.06 £ | 1.35 £ | +26.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.03 £ | 1.90 £ | -6.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.05 £ | 2.18 £ | -28.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.50 £ | 12.50 £ | -7.4 % |
Transportation | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.50 £ | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 82.70 £ | 85.98 £ | +4.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 £ | 2.80 £ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 £ | 1.21 £ | -67.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.60 £ | 12.00 £ | -35.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.52 £ | 5.38 £ | -2.6 % |
| 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) | 29,548.00 £ | 27,760.00 £ | -6.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 232.21 £ | 215.57 £ | -7.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.12 £ | 13.64 £ | -9.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.00 £ | 30.93 £ | -0.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.39 £ | 24.00 £ | -21.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.31 £ | 11.50 £ | +1.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.99 £ | 9.00 £ | -9.9 % |
Childcare | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,309.56 £ | 862.33 £ | -34.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,000.00 £ | 7,500.00 £ | -42.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 63.67 £ | 60.50 £ | -5.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.92 £ | 29.60 £ | -7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 69.37 £ | 73.89 £ | +6.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 70.00 £ | 65.67 £ | -6.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,182.14 £ | 550.00 £ | -53.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 885.71 £ | 558.33 £ | -37.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,952.20 £ | 700.00 £ | -64.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,342.11 £ | 825.00 £ | -38.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 372.91 £ | 232.26 £ | -37.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 250.84 £ | 204.38 £ | -18.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,478.22 £ | 2,476.60 £ | -0.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.00 | 5.75 | -4.2 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 206 | 23 |
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| Cost of Living in Oldham | 6.89 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 |
| Cost of Living in Sheffield | 38.93 miles |
Cities near Bradford: | Cost of Living in Leeds | 9.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 14.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 19.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 30.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 31.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 33.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 36.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Blackburn | 40.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 40.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockport | 41.72 miles |