Cost of Living Comparison Between Manchester and Portsmouth 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portsmouth are 4.5% lower than in Manchester (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portsmouth are 8.5% lower than in Manchester | |
| Rent Prices in Portsmouth are 17.1% lower than in Manchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portsmouth are 16.7% lower than in Manchester | |
| Groceries Prices in Portsmouth are 2.0% higher than in Manchester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portsmouth is 16.8% higher than in Manchester | |
Restaurants | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 5.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.35 £ | -13.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.56 £ | 3.55 £ | -0.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.99 £ | 1.73 £ | -12.9 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.46 £ | 1.26 £ | -13.7 % |
Markets | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.20 £ | 1.31 £ | +9.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.12 £ | 1.09 £ | -2.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 1.86 £ | 2.82 £ | +51.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.05 £ | 3.33 £ | +9.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 7.05 £ | 5.90 £ | -16.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 6.07 £ | 5.42 £ | -10.8 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.03 £ | 14.88 £ | +23.7 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.47 £ | 2.98 £ | +20.9 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.20 £ | 1.59 £ | +32.3 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.99 £ | 2.50 £ | -16.4 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.46 £ | 3.66 £ | +5.8 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.79 £ | 1.14 £ | -36.5 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.24 £ | 1.50 £ | +20.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 0.69 £ | -16.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.97 £ | 1.31 £ | +36.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 10.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.64 £ | 1.45 £ | -45.2 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.57 £ | 0.72 £ | -79.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.25 £ | 12.50 £ | -5.7 % |
Transportation | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.90 £ | +45.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 66.00 £ | -17.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.30 £ | 2.40 £ | -27.3 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.17 £ | 1.41 £ | -35.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.60 £ | 13.80 £ | -25.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.48 £ | 1.47 £ | -1.1 % |
| 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) | 26,595.33 £ | 29,186.67 £ | +9.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 256.34 £ | 230.00 £ | -10.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.43 £ | 11.25 £ | -22.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.90 £ | 29.25 £ | -2.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.04 £ | 23.83 £ | -15.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.29 £ | 13.25 £ | +28.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.50 £ | 9.00 £ | -5.3 % |
Childcare | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,235.44 £ | 1,036.00 £ | -16.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,750.00 £ | 11,241.00 £ | -4.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 64.06 £ | 65.00 £ | +1.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.75 £ | 33.33 £ | +12.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.33 £ | 63.75 £ | -6.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 62.27 £ | 101.67 £ | +63.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,170.31 £ | 900.05 £ | -23.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 887.50 £ | 757.50 £ | -14.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,937.88 £ | 1,406.71 £ | -27.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,290.62 £ | 1,317.60 £ | +2.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,013.99 £ | 4,500.00 £ | +12.1 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,700.00 £ | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Manchester Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,201.33 £ | 2,353.50 £ | +6.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.21 | 5.90 | -5.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | February 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 185 | 24 |
Cities near Manchester: | Cost of Living in Stockport | 10.80 km |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 11.08 km |
| Cost of Living in Bury | 18.86 km |
| Cost of Living in Bolton | 26.63 km |
| Cost of Living in Warrington | 32.74 km |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 44.39 km |
| Cost of Living in Liverpool | 55.30 km |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 56.35 km |
| Cost of Living in Preston | 57.99 km |
| Cost of Living in Bradford | 60.31 km |
Cities near Portsmouth: | Cost of Living in Southampton | 30.71 km |
| Cost of Living in Winchester | 48.47 km |
| Cost of Living in Camberley | 77.46 km |
| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 79.22 km |
| Cost of Living in Brighton | 79.93 km |
| Cost of Living in Bournemouth | 83.22 km |
| Cost of Living in Wokingham | 87.79 km |
| Cost of Living in Crawley | 90.48 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 103.72 km |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 106.43 km |