United Kingdom
A gritty, reinvented Northern English city famed for its football clubs, legendary music heritage, and a thriving creative and tech economy.
#157 of 250
39% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 891
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Manchester is the 157. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 891 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 34% above the median city and adds $ 81 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 12, meal at mid-range restaurant (2 people) $ 48. It is also pricier than usual for healthcare, transportation.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is entertainment, 33% below the median: fitness club (monthly) $ 31, tennis court rent (1 hour) $ 11.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
44 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed October 5, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/manchester. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.62 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Beef (1kg) | 14.24 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 24.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 12.30 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.26 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Cheese (1kg) | 9.62 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Butter (200g) | 1.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Eggs (12) | 5.43 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Bread (500g) | 1.64 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.65 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.65 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Oats (500g) | 1.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.29 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 4.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.26 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Garlic (1kg) | 17.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.70 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.41 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Banana (1kg) | 4.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.30 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.93 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.81 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.88 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.29 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 123.66 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo electricity tariffs |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 10.58 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 31.73 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 31.47 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 11.11 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 132.22 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 2.60 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API), European Online Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 71.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 78.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 142.13 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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