Manchester vs Vancouver Cost of Living
Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5 — Vancouver (Canada) · Overall index 67.8
Summary
- Overall, Vancouver is 18% more expensive than Manchester.
- Rent in Vancouver is 33% more expensive than in Manchester.
- Transport in Vancouver is 18% more expensive than in Manchester.
| Item | Manchester | Vancouver | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +33% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,708 | $2,238 | +31% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,022 | $1,452 | +42% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,649 | $3,668 | +38% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,136 | $2,620 | +23% |
| Groceries | +13% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.13 | +23% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.87 | $3.03 | +6% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | $4.07 | +22% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.32 | $3.5 | +5% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $12.4 | +11% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.4 | $11.4 | +10% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.1 | $15.3 | +1% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.94 | $4.33 | +10% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | $1.87 | +36% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.67 | $3.85 | +5% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.39 | $4.99 | +14% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | $2.7 | +22% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2 | $2.44 | +22% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.08 | $2.27 | +9% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.88 | $1.83 | -3% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $12.8 | +22% |
| Transport | +18% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.69 | $2.09 | +24% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $73 | $103 | +41% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.89 | $2.83 | -2% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $1.43 | +17% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.59 | $0.7 | +19% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,866 | $20,323 | +14% |
| Dining out | +13% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.8 | $18.3 | +24% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $87 | $96.1 | +10% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.79 | $8.11 | -8% |
| Cappuccino | $4.09 | $4.64 | +13% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $1.84 | -8% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.51 | $6.06 | +34% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.43 | $6.37 | +17% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | $1.63 | +28% |
| Telecom | +14% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49 | $47.5 | -3% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $46.5 | $62.1 | +34% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.28 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $13.4 | +29% |
| Utilities & household | +15% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $156 | +28% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.19 | +12% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.22 | $4.27 | +33% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.09 | $1.21 | +11% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $18 | 0% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $66.4 | $74.4 | +12% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | $13.6 | +33% |
| Men's haircut | $24.6 | $25.1 | +2% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20 | $22.4 | +12% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,443 | $1,656 | +15% |
3,104 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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