Cost of living comparison between Manchester (United Kingdom) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £13.85 ($21) | $14.33 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.86 ($7.41) | $7.56 | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £3.69 ($5.64) | $5.40 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.93 ($1.43) | $2.78 | 49% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 ($3.81) | $3.48 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 ($3.01) | $4.92 | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.44 ($5.26) | $6.55 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.81 ($2.76) | $4.46 | 38% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £1.89 ($2.88) | $5.10 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.51 ($2.31) | $2.65 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7.23 ($11.04) | $16.85 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.90 ($2.90) | $2.33 | 25% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 ($1.37) | $2.94 | 53% |
| Housing | 62% | ||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 62% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £742 ($1,133) | $3,656 | 69% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £129 ($196) | $161 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £17.80 ($27) | $53 | 49% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £489 ($746) | $779 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £69 ($105) | $161 | 35% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.07 ($6.21) | $12.25 | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9.67 ($14.76) | $22 | 33% |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £56 ($85) | $59 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £28 ($43) | $40 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £59 ($91) | $92 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £53 ($81) | $118 | 32% |
| Transportation | 9% | ||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,045 ($29,079) | $27,674 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.38 ($2.11) | $1.06 | 100% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £71 ($109) | $107 | 2% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | £14.42 ($22) | $16.66 | 32% |
| Personal Care | 41% | ||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 41% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £5.25 ($8.02) | $13.24 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.89 ($4.41) | $8.07 | 45% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.84 ($2.81) | $4.92 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £1.91 ($2.92) | $5.78 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 ($3.03) | $4.29 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.60 ($2.44) | $4.28 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10.20 ($15.57) | $30 | 48% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £21 ($31) | $51 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15.45 ($24) | $26 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 ($133) | $296 | 55% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £60 ($92) | $115 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7.20 ($10.99) | $13.97 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.49 ($3.81) | $4.47 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £3.18 ($4.85) | $6.23 | 22% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £119 ($182) | $157 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 ($0.24) | $0.34 | 28% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £43 ($65) | $99 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £7.56 ($11.54) | $12.45 | 7% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,751 prices entered by 985 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$15,625
in New York City
you would need to make just about $10,844
(£7,102)
in Manchester.