Cost of living in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Plymouth (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Plymouth (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Manchester | Plymouth | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 | £13 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 | £7 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.69 | £3.75 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 | £0.98 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.24 | £3.03 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.81 | £2.46 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.07 | £5.08 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 | £2.24 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 | £0.77 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 | £1.73 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 | £9 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.02 | £1.90 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.87 | £0.69 | + 26% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Plymouth (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Manchester | Plymouth | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,502 | £942 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,599 | £873 | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £362 | £196 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,351 | £1,136 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £696 | £489 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 | £171 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 | £25 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | £290 | £326 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 | £77 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 | £8 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 | £12 | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Plymouth (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Manchester | Plymouth | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £74 | £61 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 | £29 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 | £57 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 | £58 | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Plymouth (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Manchester | Plymouth | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,629 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.73 | £1.42 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £88 | £63 | + 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 | £14 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Plymouth (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Manchester | Plymouth | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.77 | £3.37 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 | £8 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £68 | £33 | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.05 | £3.95 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.21 | £1.69 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.54 | £2.21 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 | £2.20 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 | £2.05 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 | £11 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Plymouth (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Manchester | Plymouth | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 | £35 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £15 | £15 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £129 | £109 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 | £66 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 | £7 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 | £3.35 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.51 | £4.69 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £367 | £378 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 | £0.42 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 | £32 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 | £12 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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