Cost of living comparison between Manchester (United Kingdom) and Charlotte (United States)
| Food | 26% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £12.42 ($19.53) | $11.43 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.51 ($7.10) | $5.43 | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £4.14 ($6.51) | $4.73 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 ($1.42) | $2.46 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.94 ($3.05) | $1.75 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.17 ($3.42) | $4.50 | 24% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.15 ($4.95) | $4.27 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.73 ($2.73) | $3.51 | 22% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £1.86 ($2.92) | $4.09 | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.33 ($2.09) | $2.07 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10.50 ($16.51) | $15 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.89 ($2.97) | $1.57 | 89% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 ($1.74) | $1.39 | 25% |
| Housing | 14% | ||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £756 ($1,189) | $1,175 | 1% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £104 ($163) | $198 | 17% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £16.91 ($27) | $41 | 35% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £528 ($830) | $601 | 38% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £107 ($168) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.93 ($6.19) | $8.25 | 25% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8.75 ($13.76) | $35 | 61% |
| Clothes | 42% | ||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £52 ($82) | $42 | 95% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £36 ($56) | $39 | 45% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £55 ($86) | $73 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £53 ($83) | $80 | 4% |
| Transportation | 52% | ||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,031 ($29,929) | $22,148 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.36 ($2.13) | $1.17 | 82% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £53 ($83) | $55 | 53% |
| Personal Care | 17% | ||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £6.65 ($10.46) | $7.00 | 49% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.02 ($4.74) | $6.28 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.14 ($3.37) | $2.50 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £1.75 ($2.75) | $4.95 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 ($3.05) | $3.41 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.65 ($2.60) | $2.66 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13.63 ($21) | $17.57 | 22% |
| Entertainment | 40% | ||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 ($37) | $32 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15.04 ($24) | $18.79 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £91 ($142) | $52 | 176% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £58 ($91) | $70 | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.63 ($8.85) | $8.04 | 10% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.89 ($4.54) | $4.50 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £2.80 ($4.41) | $4 | 10% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | £124 ($195) | $132 | 48% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 ($0.26) | $0.17 | 58% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £36 ($57) | $42 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £6.46 ($10.15) | $4.86 | 109% |
| TOTAL | 19% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,796 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2012.
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For example, you would need at least $3,577
(£2,275)
in Manchester
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
$3,000
in Charlotte.