Cost of Living Comparison Between Manchester and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 23.2% higher than in Manchester (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 43.8% higher than in Manchester | |
| Rent Prices in London are 91.7% higher than in Manchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 16.4% higher than in Manchester | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 1.8% higher than in Manchester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 7.7% lower 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 | 70.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 6.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 6.00 £ | +9.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.69 £ | 3.78 £ | +2.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.89 £ | 2.06 £ | +9.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.26 £ | 1.41 £ | +12.3 % |
Markets | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.64 £ | 4.87 £ | +4.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.37 £ | +16.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 0.87 £ | +18.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.96 £ | 3.52 £ | +18.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.74 £ | 3.88 £ | +3.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.04 £ | 3.01 £ | -0.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.60 £ | 4.68 £ | -16.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 1.13 £ | +0.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.61 £ | +2.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.27 £ | 1.04 £ | -18.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.41 £ | 1.27 £ | -9.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.57 £ | -18.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.59 £ | -1.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.93 £ | 1.01 £ | +9.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.06 £ | 1.33 £ | +25.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.00 £ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.89 £ | 2.32 £ | +22.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.77 £ | 2.79 £ | +0.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 16.50 £ | +17.9 % |
Transportation | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.85 £ | +42.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 £ | 180.00 £ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.90 £ | 4.50 £ | +15.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 £ | 4.18 £ | +13.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.38 £ | 5.50 £ | +2.1 % |
| 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) | 30,303.00 £ | 29,633.35 £ | -2.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 236.73 £ | 232.32 £ | -1.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.17 £ | 14.71 £ | -14.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.14 £ | 31.71 £ | -1.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.42 £ | 49.23 £ | +56.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.60 £ | 16.28 £ | +40.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.99 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.2 % |
Childcare | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,447.67 £ | 1,804.45 £ | +24.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,500.00 £ | 21,853.52 £ | +41.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 66.54 £ | 78.94 £ | +18.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.79 £ | 35.97 £ | +13.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.12 £ | 92.69 £ | +36.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 75.56 £ | 115.44 £ | +52.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,186.46 £ | 2,223.99 £ | +87.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 930.88 £ | 1,636.79 £ | +75.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,996.71 £ | 4,187.84 £ | +109.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,508.53 £ | 2,728.57 £ | +80.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 394.09 £ | 1,474.83 £ | +274.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 276.35 £ | 783.35 £ | +183.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,313.76 £ | 3,070.67 £ | +32.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.92 | 5.03 | -15.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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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 |