Cost of Living in Manchester
Country: United Kingdom · Currency: GBP
Overall
57.5
Rent
38.2
Groceries
66.4
Dining out
62.0
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,708 | 26 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,022 | 16 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,649 | 38 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,136 | 8 data points |
Average prices in Manchester
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,708 | 26 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,022 | 16 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,649 | 38 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,136 | 8 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | 5 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.87 | 44 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | 24 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.32 | 39 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | 41 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.4 | 53 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.1 | 47 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.94 | 21 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | 50 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.67 | 30 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.39 | 33 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | 14 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2 | 34 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.08 | 49 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.88 | 55 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | 44 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.69 | 19 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $73 | 36 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.89 | 5 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | 34 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.59 | 28 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,866 | 59 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.8 | 6 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $87 | 29 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.79 | 5 data points |
| Cappuccino | $4.09 | 52 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | 45 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.51 | 47 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.43 | 18 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | 37 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49 | 33 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $46.5 | 13 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | 8 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | 53 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | 13 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | 53 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.22 | 30 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.09 | 9 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | 57 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $66.4 | 56 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | 51 data points |
| Men's haircut | $24.6 | 35 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20 | 10 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,443 | 33 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15