Manchester vs London Cost of Living
Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 45% more expensive than Manchester.
- Rent in London is 105% more expensive than in Manchester.
- Transport in London is 37% more expensive than in Manchester.
| Item | Manchester | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +105% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,708 | $2,992 | +75% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,022 | $2,223 | +118% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,649 | $6,498 | +145% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,136 | $4,097 | +92% |
| Groceries | +30% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.21 | +32% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.87 | $4.07 | +42% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | $4.67 | +40% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.32 | $4.37 | +32% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $14.3 | +28% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.4 | $11 | +6% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.1 | $17.4 | +15% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.94 | $5.26 | +34% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | $1.98 | +45% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.67 | $4.45 | +21% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.39 | $5.8 | +32% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | $2.72 | +23% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2 | $2.83 | +42% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.08 | $2.51 | +21% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.88 | $2.52 | +34% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $15.9 | +51% |
| Transport | +37% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.69 | $2.53 | +50% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $73 | $113 | +55% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.89 | $3.64 | +26% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $1.7 | +39% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.59 | $0.78 | +32% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,866 | $22,721 | +27% |
| Dining out | +30% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.8 | $21.7 | +47% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $87 | $106 | +22% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.79 | $9.63 | +10% |
| Cappuccino | $4.09 | $4.39 | +7% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $2.43 | +22% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.51 | $7.39 | +64% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.43 | $7.95 | +46% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | $1.76 | +39% |
| Telecom | +24% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49 | $51.7 | +6% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $46.5 | $63.5 | +37% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.33 | +18% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $14.4 | +38% |
| Utilities & household | +29% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $155 | +27% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.22 | +29% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.22 | $4.47 | +39% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.09 | $1.5 | +38% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $20.8 | +16% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $66.4 | $85.7 | +29% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | $16 | +57% |
| Men's haircut | $24.6 | $27 | +10% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20 | $24 | +20% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,443 | $1,856 | +29% |
3,007 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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