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Cost of Living: London vs Manchester

Compare cost of living between London and Manchester. See how much you’d need to earn in one city to match the other.

Relative cost

Manchester is about 22% less expensive than London.

Based on our cost-of-living indices (housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses).

Equivalent salary

To have a similar standard of living in Manchester as someone earning $60,000 in London, you’d need approximately 46,957 GBP/year in Manchester.

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How we compare London and Manchester

We use relative cost-of-living indices for housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses. The equivalent salary is an estimate; your own spending and lifestyle will affect the real number.