Cost of Living Comparison Between Manchester and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 19.3% higher than in Manchester (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 47.4% higher than in Manchester | |
| Rent Prices in London are 108.4% higher than in Manchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 23.5% higher than in Manchester | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 5.5% higher than in Manchester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 2.8% lower than in Manchester | |
Restaurants | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 19.00 £ | +26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +30.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.50 £ | +10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.56 £ | 3.62 £ | +1.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 £ | 1.94 £ | -2.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.43 £ | 1.64 £ | +14.2 % |
Markets | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.58 £ | 4.96 £ | +8.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 1.41 £ | +37.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.84 £ | 0.90 £ | +7.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.13 £ | 3.32 £ | +6.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.08 £ | 3.48 £ | +12.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.75 £ | 3.48 £ | +26.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.46 £ | 5.82 £ | +6.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 £ | 1.11 £ | -7.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.57 £ | +5.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.36 £ | 1.21 £ | -10.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.57 £ | 1.40 £ | -10.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 £ | 0.57 £ | -26.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.55 £ | -2.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 0.93 £ | +12.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 £ | 1.27 £ | +28.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.00 £ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.69 £ | 2.08 £ | -22.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.57 £ | 2.44 £ | -31.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.38 £ | 15.00 £ | +12.1 % |
Transportation | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.90 £ | +45.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +150.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.30 £ | 4.00 £ | +21.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 £ | 3.13 £ | -10.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.60 £ | 30.00 £ | +61.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.73 £ | +0.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 26,560.00 £ | -6.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,595.33 £ | 26,251.33 £ | -1.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 256.34 £ | 287.94 £ | +12.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.65 £ | 15.58 £ | -0.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.90 £ | 31.25 £ | +4.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.04 £ | 47.31 £ | +68.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.29 £ | 13.55 £ | +31.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.50 £ | 15.00 £ | +57.9 % |
Childcare | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,235.44 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +49.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,750.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +70.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 64.71 £ | 83.26 £ | +28.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.00 £ | 40.32 £ | +34.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 69.41 £ | 88.80 £ | +27.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 66.25 £ | 97.59 £ | +47.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,170.31 £ | 2,245.83 £ | +91.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 887.50 £ | 1,628.00 £ | +83.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,937.88 £ | 4,236.90 £ | +118.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,290.62 £ | 2,902.63 £ | +124.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 372.91 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +251.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 250.84 £ | 716.48 £ | +185.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,217.49 £ | 3,179.04 £ | +43.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.21 | 5.57 | -10.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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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 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 |