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Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom compared to London, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 | £10 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 | £5.99 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.03 | £3.94 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 | £0.93 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.81 | £2.40 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 | £1.92 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.85 | £3.54 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 | £1.93 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 | £2.92 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.07 | £1.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 | £7 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 | £1.80 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 | £1.04 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 49% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,211 | £3,093 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £794 | £1,802 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 | £150 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £706 | £1,539 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £503 | £1,024 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £77 | £75 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 | £21 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £331 | £317 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 | £83 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.62 | £7 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 | £12 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 | £60 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 | £67 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 | £73 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 48% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 | £17,250 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 | £1.31 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 | £130 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 | £19 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 | £3.53 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 | £8 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £95 | £69 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.35 | £2.95 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.56 | £1.90 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 | £3.67 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.60 | £1.79 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 | £1.94 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 | £18 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 | £36 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 | £24 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 | £146 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 | £50 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 | £11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 | £2.52 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.62 | £3.80 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £117 | £152 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 | £0.12 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 | £51 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 | £9 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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