Cost of Living Comparison Between Manchester and Bradford 
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Bradford are 49.9% lower than in Manchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bradford are 13.0% lower than in Manchester | |
| Groceries Prices in Bradford are 0.8% higher than in Manchester | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £15.00 | £16.00 | +6.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £70.00 | £52.50 | -25.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £8.00 | £8.00 | -0.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £5.75 | £3.25 | -43.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £5.00 | £3.20 | -36.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.51 | £2.66 | -24.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £1.93 | £1.66 | -14.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.33 | £1.50 | +12.5 % |
Markets | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.12 | £0.95 | -14.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.27 | £0.95 | -24.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.65 | £1.11 | +69.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £2.69 | £2.74 | +1.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.25 | £2.63 | -19.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £2.98 | £2.44 | -18.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £5.24 | £4.78 | -8.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.07 | £1.10 | +2.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.56 | £0.98 | +76.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £1.00 | £1.21 | +20.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.15 | £1.28 | +11.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.56 | £0.60 | +8.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.47 | £0.60 | +28.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £0.95 | £0.89 | -6.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.13 | £1.48 | +30.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £7.80 | £7.00 | -10.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £1.87 | £3.67 | +95.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.34 | £2.73 | +16.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £17.75 | £17.00 | -4.2 % |
Transportation | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.00 | £2.00 | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £80.00 | £50.00 | -37.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £3.40 | £3.25 | -4.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £2.61 | ? | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £22.80 | £25.00 | +9.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.44 | £1.45 | +0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,895.00 | £28,590.00 | -1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,598.33 | £30,373.33 | -0.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £221.96 | £250.38 | +12.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £13.12 | £19.17 | +46.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £30.50 | £31.00 | +1.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £39.69 | £27.00 | -32.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £13.67 | £14.67 | +7.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £9.97 | £13.00 | +30.3 % |
Childcare | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,051.11 | £605.84 | -42.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £15,241.89 | £10,000.00 | -34.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £67.21 | £81.67 | +21.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £31.85 | £41.50 | +30.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £72.06 | £84.74 | +17.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £80.25 | £95.00 | +18.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,400.69 | £642.67 | -54.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £937.10 | £562.00 | -40.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £2,238.33 | £942.40 | -57.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,493.33 | £896.50 | -40.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £345.86 | £266.94 | -22.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £321.18 | £207.11 | -35.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manchester Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,430.44 | £2,608.73 | +7.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.13 | 5.60 | +9.1 % |
| Last update: | 11 June 2026 | 4 May 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 82 | 12 | |
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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 |