Cost of living in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Manchester | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 | £9 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 | £6.00 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.74 | £3.70 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 | £0.84 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.10 | £2.64 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.61 | £1.87 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.18 | £5.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 | £1.61 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 | £0.79 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 | £2.06 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 | £8 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.12 | £1.62 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.87 | £0.99 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Manchester | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,605 | £1,430 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,599 | £928 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £362 | £249 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,351 | £1,104 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £696 | £764 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 | £143 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 | £29 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £281 | £313 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 | £77 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 | £5.67 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 | £12 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Manchester | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 | £68 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 | £37 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 | £77 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 | £48 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Manchester | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,629 | £18,757 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.72 | £1.38 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 | £61 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 | £13 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Manchester | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.77 | £2.41 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 | £9 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £68 | £124 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 | £3.26 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 | £1.32 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.27 | £2.34 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 | £1.84 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 | £1.39 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 | £9 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Manchester | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 | £26 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 | £17 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £129 | £85 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 | £55 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 | £7 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 | £2.85 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 | £4.34 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £367 | £359 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 | £0.16 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 | £24 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 | £11 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 133 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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