Cost of Living in Manchester
Summary of cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,134.8$ (3,103.7£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,170.5$ (878.6£), excluding rent.
- Manchester is 3.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Manchester is, on average, 0.3% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 70.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.50 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.25 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.58 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.94 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.32 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.23 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.25 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.79 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.28 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.24 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.23 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.64 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.47 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.01 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.15 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.90 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.66 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 14.50 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 95.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.70 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 21.80 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-size Car) | 30,303.00 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 217.00 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.12 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.37 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 34.33 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 11.60 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,447.67 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 15,500.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 71.84 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 31.65 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 66.22 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 83.88 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,198.68 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 963.46 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,110.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,591.67 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 394.09 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 276.35 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,500.49 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.05 |
Prices in Manchester
This city had 937 entries in the past 12 months by 158 different contributors.
Last update: 23 October 2025
Last update: 23 October 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Stockport | 6.71 miles |
| 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 |
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Commodity prices on numbeo are fairly accurate for food, clothing, gym etc….. with the exception being the cinema which is around £15 a ticket although vue have cheaper tickets available.
Manchesters yearly interest rate for housing is the highest in the uk and in 2024 it’s currently at 14.7 % this is due in part to many business such as tv networks and banks moving their headquarters to Manchester or Salford from London which has inflated housing costs and made renting in the city centre and surrounding 5 mile radius unaffordable for the average Mancunian.
Thank you,
Virginia
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