Cost of living in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Manchester (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Liverpool | Manchester | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 | £13 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 | £8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.62 | £3.69 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.24 | £1.03 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.97 | £3.20 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.99 | £1.81 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.67 | £4.34 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 | £2.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.64 | £0.81 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.14 | £1.71 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 | £8 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.85 | £1.97 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.19 | £0.87 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Liverpool | Manchester | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,654 | £3,455 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,048 | £1,120 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £248 | £337 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,630 | £1,388 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £680 | £696 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £299 | £108 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £17 | £21 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £342 | £290 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £70 | £100 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.04 | £8 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 | £16 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Liverpool | Manchester | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 | £74 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £58 | £38 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £164 | £72 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £47 | £73 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Liverpool | Manchester | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,540 | £29,629 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.51 | £1.73 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 | £86 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 | £15 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Liverpool | Manchester | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £10 | £4.77 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £3.53 | £11 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 | £68 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 | £4.05 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.51 | £1.21 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.54 | £3.54 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.93 | £1.84 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 | £1.43 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 | £13 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Liverpool | Manchester | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 | £36 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 | £15 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 | £129 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £47 | £55 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 | £9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.98 | £3.47 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.70 | £5.36 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £413 | £367 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 | £0.15 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 | £43 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £19 | £12 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 177 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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