Cost of Living in Manchester. Updated Prices Apr 2024.

Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom

Summary of cost of living in Manchester

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: £3,727
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: £1,847
  • Cost of living in Manchester is more expensive than in 77% of cities in Western Europe (16 out of 65)
  • Cost of living in Manchester is more expensive than in 72% of cities in the World (52 out of 182)
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List of prices in Manchester
Current as of Apr 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district £14
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) £6
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast £3.44
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk £1.17
12 eggs, large £2.89
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes £1.53
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese £3.64
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples £2.24
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes £0.98
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket £1.94
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality £8
2 liters of coca-cola £2.18
Bread for 2 people for 1 day £1.00
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area £1,408
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area £1,069
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat £347
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area £1,175
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area £696
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio £108
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) £27
40” flat screen tv £281
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) £100
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) £8
Hourly rate for cleaning help £15
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) £64
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) £34
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) £67
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes £71
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new £29,629
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas £1.72
Monthly ticket public transport £72
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) £16
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) £4.77
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) £11
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) £68
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) £3.45
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) £1.22
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) £4.27
4 rolls of toilet paper £1.83
Tube of toothpaste £1.44
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city £13
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub £37
2 tickets to the movies £18
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) £129
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert £64
1 cocktail drink in downtown club £9
Cappuccino in expat area of the city £3.22
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) £4.63
Ipad wi-fi 128gb £367
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) £0.15
1 month of gym membership in business district £25
1 package of marlboro cigarettes £11
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 117 prices entered by 48 different people.
Latest price update: April 17, 2024

Did you know that ...

Manchester position in our World Ranking

the world
52nd
out of 182
western europe
16th
out of 65
uk
2nd
out of 4

Cheapest and most expensive products in Manchester compared to other cities:

the world
4th
the world
4th
western europe
1st
western europe
1st
western europe
1st
western europe
3rd

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