Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom vs London, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 | £13 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.77 | £5.85 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.96 | £3.19 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 | £0.90 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 | £2.36 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.59 | £2.24 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.37 | £3.45 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 | £1.76 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 | £1.12 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 | £1.83 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 | £8 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 | £1.99 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 | £1.03 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 40% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,174 | £2,461 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £823 | £1,881 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £128 | £126 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,045 | £1,758 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £728 | £1,181 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £102 | £94 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 | £21 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £316 | £134 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 | £85 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.91 | £6 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 | £13 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 | £71 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £26 | £31 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 | £69 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 | £83 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,908 | £19,935 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.29 | £1.28 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £76 | £140 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 | £26 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.94 | £2.71 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 | £9 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £101 | £83 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.28 | £2.76 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 | £1.68 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.21 | £4.45 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 | £1.55 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 | £1.57 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 | £13 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 | £32 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 | £23 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £62 | £136 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 | £57 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 | £10 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 | £2.94 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.33 | £5.06 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £375 | £322 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 | £0.11 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 | £42 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 | £11 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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