Cost of Living Comparison Between Manchester and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 31.7% higher than in Manchester (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 46.4% higher than in Manchester | |
| Rent Prices in London are 77.8% higher than in Manchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 19.5% higher than in Manchester | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 12.7% higher than in Manchester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 4.0% lower than in Manchester | |
Restaurants | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £15.00 | £20.00 | +33.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £70.00 | £80.00 | +14.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £8.00 | £8.00 | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £5.75 | £7.00 | +21.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £5.00 | £6.25 | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.51 | £4.14 | +17.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £1.93 | £2.21 | +14.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.33 | £1.64 | +22.9 % |
Markets | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.12 | £1.42 | +27.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.27 | £1.50 | +18.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.65 | £0.85 | +31.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £2.69 | £3.85 | +43.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.25 | £4.11 | +26.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £2.98 | £3.53 | +18.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £5.24 | £5.95 | +13.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.07 | £1.09 | +2.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.56 | £0.51 | -8.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £1.00 | £0.93 | -7.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.15 | £1.40 | +21.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.56 | £0.54 | -3.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.47 | £0.59 | +25.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £0.95 | £1.05 | +10.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.13 | £1.43 | +26.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £7.80 | £10.00 | +28.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £1.87 | £2.54 | +35.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.34 | £3.05 | +30.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £17.75 | £17.75 | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.00 | £3.00 | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £80.00 | £200.00 | +150.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £3.40 | £4.20 | +23.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £2.61 | £3.99 | +53.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £22.80 | £41.62 | +82.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.44 | £1.51 | +4.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,895.00 | £28,895.00 | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,598.33 | £30,578.33 | -0.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £221.96 | £290.12 | +30.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £13.12 | £13.60 | +3.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £30.50 | £30.73 | +0.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £39.69 | £53.69 | +35.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £13.67 | £17.05 | +24.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £9.97 | £14.00 | +40.4 % |
Childcare | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,051.11 | £2,029.33 | +93.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £15,241.89 | £26,325.45 | +72.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £67.21 | £89.21 | +32.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £31.85 | £40.50 | +27.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £72.06 | £95.00 | +31.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £80.24 | £106.09 | +32.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,334.08 | £2,251.72 | +68.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £937.10 | £1,698.08 | +81.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £2,238.33 | £3,797.06 | +69.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,493.33 | £2,923.68 | +95.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £345.86 | £1,441.84 | +316.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £321.18 | £668.58 | +108.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,430.43 | £3,416.52 | +40.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.13 | 4.76 | -7.2 % |
| Last update: | 11 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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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 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 |