Cost of Living Comparison Between Manchester and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 27.1% higher than in Manchester (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 52.2% higher than in Manchester | |
| Rent Prices in London are 112.5% higher than in Manchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 21.9% higher than in Manchester | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 3.9% higher than in Manchester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 7.0% higher than in Manchester | |
Restaurants | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| 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) | 5.50 £ | 5.11 £ | -7.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.56 £ | 3.65 £ | +2.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 £ | 1.98 £ | +1.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.38 £ | 1.47 £ | +6.8 % |
Markets | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.53 £ | 5.01 £ | +10.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 1.38 £ | +34.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 0.94 £ | +24.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.04 £ | 3.13 £ | +2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.59 £ | 3.54 £ | -1.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.85 £ | 3.37 £ | +18.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.25 £ | 5.24 £ | -0.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | 1.20 £ | -0.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.61 £ | +6.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.29 £ | 1.13 £ | -12.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.52 £ | 1.49 £ | -2.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.84 £ | 0.57 £ | -32.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.55 £ | -9.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.86 £ | 1.00 £ | +16.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.97 £ | 1.15 £ | +19.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.25 £ | +15.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.20 £ | 1.98 £ | -9.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.29 £ | 2.49 £ | -24.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.25 £ | 15.00 £ | +13.2 % |
Transportation | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +150.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.40 £ | 4.50 £ | +32.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 £ | 3.05 £ | -17.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.60 £ | 30.00 £ | +61.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.52 £ | 5.70 £ | +3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,177.50 £ | -0.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,048.00 £ | 27,212.33 £ | -17.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 235.99 £ | 289.67 £ | +22.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.23 £ | 14.48 £ | +1.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.81 £ | 30.36 £ | +1.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.30 £ | 45.49 £ | +60.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.25 £ | 14.70 £ | +43.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.72 £ | 14.00 £ | +44.0 % |
Childcare | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,309.56 £ | 1,815.85 £ | +38.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,000.00 £ | 18,736.00 £ | +44.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 57.86 £ | 79.20 £ | +36.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.67 £ | 39.79 £ | +25.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.19 £ | 89.05 £ | +23.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 61.67 £ | 99.68 £ | +61.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,169.74 £ | 2,170.83 £ | +85.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 883.33 £ | 1,633.42 £ | +84.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,902.32 £ | 4,484.88 £ | +135.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,311.11 £ | 2,901.22 £ | +121.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 372.91 £ | 1,245.26 £ | +233.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 250.84 £ | 747.85 £ | +198.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,289.43 £ | 3,728.16 £ | +62.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.21 | 5.27 | -15.2 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 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 |