Manchester, United Kingdom is Slightly expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2137 for one person and $5153 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Manchester is 8% more expensive overall.
Manchester is 27% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Manchester is, on average, 6% lower than in Columbus.
Manchester tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of Manchester's higher costs is rent and utilities, which significantly impact the overall budget.
Food costs in Manchester are actually 2% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 52% higher than the European benchmark, which can be a considerable expense for residents.
| Cost of Living, one person, including rent | |
|---|---|
| Without Rent | |
| Rent & Utilities | |
| Food | |
| Transport | |
| Monthly Salary, after tax | |
| GDP per Capita | |
| Freedom Index | |
| Lifespan | |
| Speak English | |
| Population |
Do you live in Manchester? Help us.
Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 17.6 $ |
| Dinner | 78.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.84 $ |
Compare Manchester with:
| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.48 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 16.6 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.64 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 112 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 2.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 91.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.02 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.93 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 191 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 296 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 36.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 953 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,768 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,425 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,281 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,337 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,61 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,299 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.95% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,753 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,390 $ |