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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($13) | $12 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.77 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.96 ($5.21) | $3.19 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 ($1.03) | $0.65 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 ($3.15) | $2.43 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.59 ($2.09) | $3.38 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.37 ($5.74) | $4.54 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 ($2.39) | $3.36 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 ($1.18) | $1.21 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 ($2.69) | $2.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($11) | $12 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £2.07 ($2.72) | $1.87 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 ($0.94) | $1.52 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,174 ($1,544) | $1,389 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £823 ($1,082) | $1,022 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £128 ($168) | $167 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,045 ($1,375) | $1,022 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £728 ($958) | $628 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £102 ($134) | $87 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 ($26) | $36 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £316 ($416) | $317 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 ($102) | $128 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.91 ($8) | $8 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 ($92) | $45 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £26 ($34) | $29 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 ($99) | $75 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 ($86) | $68 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,891 ($24,849) | $20,263 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.30 ($1.71) | $0.65 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £73 ($96) | $58 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 ($17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 19% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.44 ($3.21) | $5.74 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($11) | $37 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £101 ($132) | $115 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.28 ($4.31) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 ($2.07) | $2.98 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.21 ($4.22) | $4.21 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 ($2.31) | $2.80 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.24 ($1.64) | $1.45 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 ($18) | $16 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 ($38) | $35 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 ($23) | $22 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £62 ($82) | $150 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 ($68) | $48 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($12) | $8 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 ($4.28) | $3.97 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.33 ($5.70) | $4.43 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £357 ($469) | $427 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 ($0.17) | $0.31 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 ($56) | $39 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 ($14) | $7 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,590 (£3,489) in Manchester to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $3,900 in Arlington, Texas.
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