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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
London is 25% cheaper than Manchester
| Lifestyle | 🇬🇧 London | 🇬🇧 Manchester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,850/mo | $1,400/mo | -24% |
| Moderate | $2,650/mo | $2,000/mo | -25% |
| Comfortable | $4,000/mo | $3,000/mo | -25% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇬🇧 London | 🇬🇧 Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $2,200/mo | $1,100/mo | -50% |
| Groceries & Food | $530/mo | $400/mo | -25% |
| Dining Out | $300/mo | $240/mo | -20% |
| Transport | $227/mo | $95/mo | -58% |
| Utilities & Internet | $265/mo | $200/mo | -25% |
| Healthcare | $212/mo | $160/mo | -25% |
| Leisure & Personal | $186/mo | $140/mo | -25% |
Sources: ONS (UK), Eurostat / ONS (UK), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇬🇧 Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | -7% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -7% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3 | -10% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $8 | $7 | -13% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇬🇧 Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (business district) | $17 | $13 | -23% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9 | $8 | -15% |
| Cappuccino | $4 | $4 | -20% |
| Beer (pint, pub) | $8 | $6 | -25% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇬🇧 Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $2,200 | $1,100 | -50% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,500 | $750 | -50% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $3,800 | $2,000 | -47% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $2,400 | $1,300 | -46% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇬🇧 Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (zones 1-2) | $190 | $95 | -50% |
| Taxi start | $4 | $2 | -58% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇬🇧 Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $240 | $215 | -10% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $38 | $33 | -13% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇬🇧 Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $55 | $38 | -31% |
| Cinema ticket | $16 | $13 | -19% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇬🇧 Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $25 | $18 | -28% |
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