Cost Of Living in Manchester 2025

Average monthly spending for singles, couples, students, and families in Manchester

Whether you're living in Manchester or planning to move there, it is very important to know the cost of living and the prices of things. Here we list the average spending for the four main population groups.

A typical and healthy budgeting structure

The 50/30/20 rule

Spending among different people can vary significantly based on factors such as their income, lifestyle, location, and personal preferences. A commonly used guideline for budgeting is the 50/30/20 rule, which suggests allocating your income into three main categories in the following percentages.

• 50% for needs and financial obligations

  This category includes essential expenses like housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare.

• 30% for wants and discretionary spending

  This category covers discretionary spending on non-essential items, such as dining out, entertainment, travel, and other lifestyle choices.

• 20% for savings and emergency fund

  This is the percentage that must be allocated to savings, emergency funds, and retirement accounts.

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Food Prices, Dining Expenses, and Grocery Costs in Manchester

Prices and cost of goods and services in Manchester

Dining out, food, and beverages costs. Price variations for common food items.

Fast food combo meal price

4.1 GBP

8.1 GBP

14 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$5.2

$10

$17

The average price of a regular combo meal at a fast food outlet or chain like McDonald's, Pizzahut, or KFC in Manchester is approximatly 8.1 GBP with meal cost ranging from 4.1 GBP to 14 GBP. The typical combo meal consists of a burger, french fries, and a drink.

Restaurant meal for one price

14 GBP

21 GBP

43 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$18

$27

$54

If you are planning to have a nice meal at a mid-range restaurant, expect to pay anywhere between 14 GBP and 43 GBP with 21 GBP being the average price of a plate for one person at a regular restaurant in Manchester.

Fine dining meal for one price

27 GBP

41 GBP

160 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$34

$52

$210

The price range of a meal at fine-dining restaurant is 27 GBP to 160 GBP with the average cost being 41 GBP for one person. This is what you would expect to pay a top-tier diner in Manchester.

Beverage prices, cappuccino, latte etc..

3.5 GBP

5.6 GBP

8.4 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$4.5

$7.1

$11

The average price of a regular beverage like cappuccino or latte at Starbucks, Costa, or similar coffee shops and cafes in Manchester is around 5.6 GBP. Price ranges between 3.5 GBP and 8.4 GBP depending on the type of beverage, the size, and optional add-ons.

Grocery and market costs

Large bottle of milk price

2.9 GBP

3.4 GBP

4.3 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.6

$4.3

$5.4

The average price of a large bottle of milk in Manchester is 3.4 GBP. The maximum what you would pay for milk is 4.3 GBP and the minimum being 2.9 GBP depending on the brand of milk and other properties.

12 eggs price

2 GBP

2.7 GBP

4.1 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2.6

$3.4

$5.1

A dozen eggs costs around 2.7 GBP on average with 2 GBP and 4.1 GBP being the lower and upper limits respectively.

Fresh whole chicken price

4.9 GBP

6.3 GBP

9 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$6.2

$8

$11

The price range of a fresh whole chicken in Manchester is between 4.9 GBP and 9 GBP depending on the size of the chicken and whether it is oraganic or not. The average price is approximatly 6.3 GBP.

Pack of beef price

6 GBP

9 GBP

18 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$7.6

$11

$23

The price of a regular pack of beef or meat is around 9 GBP. A pack of beef contains around 1Kg or 1lb depending on packing.

Medium bag of rice price

2.1 GBP

2.9 GBP

4.2 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2.7

$3.7

$5.3

A bag of rice in Manchester costs around 2.9 GBP on average with prices rangeing between 2.1 GBP and 4.2 GBP depending on the brand and quality.

Bag of tomatos price

0.82 GBP

1.1 GBP

2.1 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1

$1.4

$2.6

A bag of tomatoes costs anywhere from 0.82 GBP to 2.1 GBP. A bag of tomatoes denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Bag of apples price

1.5 GBP

1.9 GBP

3.2 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.9

$2.5

$4.1

A bag of apples costs 1.9 GBP on average. A bag of apples denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Grocery and food expenditure to income ratio

The average grocery-to-income ratio in Manchester is around 30%. This means that people spend 30% of their income on grocery and basic household items. The expenditure can range from 20% to 37% depending on salary and location.

Expenditure on food and grocery for every population group

A single person living alone spends approximately 460 GBP per month on grocery and food with expenditure fluctuating between 65 GBP and 5,100 GBP depending on location and the type of person. The average cost of food and groceries for a couple is around 580 GBP per month. That number can be get as low as 89 GBP or a high as 5,300 GBP. Families' spending on grocery ranges from 170 GBP to 8,600 GBP with the location, income, and size of the family being the most determinite factors.

Retirement, pension plans, and life after work in Manchester

What does the retirement lifestyle look like in Manchester and how much retirement savings are required?

Retirement age

The retirement age for most employees in is 65 years. Specific retirement ages can vary based on factors like occupation, gender, years of contribution, and location. It is not entirely unlikely for people to retire either before or after this age.

Retirement planning and savings

There are many retirement saving options, some are personally initiated and others are government-sponsered. Regardless of the source of savings, the minimum amount of money that needs to be put aside to ensure a peaceful and comfortable retirement at each age can be found in the table below. This data is largely approximated and can vary drastically based on individual needs and situations. Treat these figures as a general guideline.

Retirement Income Distribution

We asked residents about their retirement income sources and below are the results.

Retirement Monthly Expenses in Manchester

Financial goals of people in Manchester

In an attempt to understand the economic situation in Manchester, we asked participants about their financial targets. By knowing what the population in general is trying to achieve, we can shed light on the economic outlook, cost of living, and quality of life in general.

Around 7% of those who participated in the survey said that their main goal is to establish an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses while 35% said their number one priority is to pay off high-interest debt or loans and improve credit. 8% of surveyed people confirmed that saving for retirement to ensure a comfortable lifestyle in the final years is their main target. Around 8% reported that their priority is saving for the tuition fees and education costs of their children while 17% choose to buy a home or pay off existing mortgage before other things. 8% of the population would like to build wealth through investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate. For 10% of people, saving for vacations or upgrading their lifestyle is the number one concern. Approximately 10% of the residents said that saving for healthcare expenses including insurance premiums is their main goal.

Emergency Funds

An emergency fund is a financial safety net comprised of easily accessible savings set aside to cover unexpected expenses or financial emergencies, typically amounting to three to six months' worth of living expenses. We asked residents whether they have an emergency fund and the answers were as follows.

Yes69%

No31%

Based on the survey, 31% of the people living in Manchester said that they don't have an emergency fund while 69% said that they do.

Financial Literacy in

Financial literacy is the knowledge of concepts and principles related to personal finance that allow individuals to make informed decisions regarding their money such as budgeting, saving, investing, borrowing, managing debt, financial risk management, and planning.

Financial Leteracy68%

We asked residents of whether they acquired any adequate personal financial training in their lives. Approximately 32% of the people who participated in the survey said that they are not well informed about the topics of budgeting, saving, etc., and just manage things based on their own experience, while 68% said that they know about the general principles of personal finance from sources other than their own experience.

Difficulty in Budgeting and Financial Planning

We wanted to understand whether residents of have problems or difficulties in managing their expenditures and savings so we asked people one simple question: do you struggle with your personal finances? 34% of the participants reported that they indeed struggle in creating budgets and in organizing their finances while 66% said that they have everything under control.

Struggles with finance34%

Easily manages finances66%

Affordable living in Manchester

Income and cost of living compatibility

We asked residents one simple question and recorded their answers.

Is it affordable or economical to live in Manchester?

Around 73% of surveyed residents think that living in Manchester is affordable with proper budgeting while 27% reported that it is just too expensive and not affordable even with frugality and thriftness.

Singles

The average monthly expense for a single person living in Manchester is 3,200 GBP. Expenses can range from 450 GBP at the minimum level to 36,000 GBP at the highest end.

Couples

The average monthly spending of couples in Manchester is 4,700 GBP. Expenditure can range from 730 GBP to 44,000 GBP per month.

Families

The average cost of living for families in Manchester is 5,600 GBP per month. Families spend anywhere from 1,100 GBP to 56,000 GBP.

Students

The average monthly expenditure for students in Manchester is 2,200 GBP. Students spend from 350 GBP to 25,000 GBP per month.

Typical saving choices for people in Manchester

Where do people choose to put their savings?

How much money can you save in Manchester every month?

We asked thousands of people what percentage of their income can they save in a month. Below are the answers.

What percentage of people in Manchester manage to save money from their income every month?

Almost 72% of the surveyed people in Manchester said that they can save some money at the end of each month while 28% said that aren't saving anything.

Percentage of people saving money by population group in Manchester

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

For most people, 15% to 39% of their monthly income is what they can allocate to their savings, with 25% being the average. The amount of money that people can save is approximately 1,500 GBP on average with savings ranging from 150 GBP to 23,000 GBP.

82% of surveyed singles reported some of their income going to savings while 80% of couples said the same. 70% of families confirmed their ability to save money.

How much money do people actually save in Manchester?

Singles

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for singles

Interpretation and Analysis

Singles who can afford to save reported that they allocate from 18% to 41% of their monthly income to savings, with 30% being the average for most singles. The average amount of money that singles are able to save is 1,300 GBP with 140 GBP and 14,000 GBP being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Couples

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for couples

Interpretation and Analysis

Couples who confirmed their ability to save reported saving equivalent to 16% to 41% of their monthly income, with 29% being the average for most couples. The average amount of money that couples can save is 1,900 GBP with 290 GBP and 18,000 GBP being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Families

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for families

Interpretation and Analysis

Families in Manchester can save anywhere between 13% to 34% of their monthly income, with 22% being the average for most families. The average amount of money that families can put aside is 2,300 GBP with 450 GBP and 23,000 GBP being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Expenditure to Income Ratio in Manchester

One of the most definite ways to determine how affordable a place is measuring the ratio of expenses to salary. A high expense-to-income to ratio indicates a high cost-of-living index while a low expenditure-to-salary ratio means the place is affordable to live in.

Expense to income distribution levels

Interpretation and Analysis

The average spending-to-salary ratio in Manchester is 96% This means that on average, people spend around 96% of their income for living. According to the distribution table, 17% of the population spend approximately 60% to 70% of their income every month.

Individual
89%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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80%

100%

Couple
97%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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86%

110%

Family
98%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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88%

110%

Low-cost alternatives in Manchester

People are always looking for ways to cut down expenses and reduce expenditures. The hallmark of any affordable place is the availability of discount stores, bargain deals, smart or secondhand shopping, refurbished items, and couponing. We asked residents how easily cost-cutting is and the answers were distributed as follows:

Plenty of low-cost options59%

Few low-cost options41%

Based on the survey, 59% of the people living in Manchester have no problem finding low-cost alternatives to support a frugal lifestyle while 41% think that thriftness is difficult due to scarcity in discount markets and secondhand outlets.

Saving Challenges in Manchester

Reasons that make it difficult for people to save money

We wanted to understand what is stopping people from maximizing their savings in Manchester. Listed below are the answers given by the survey participants.

Around 6% of the people said that their salary is too low to accommodate a portion for savings while 9% said that the high cost of living leaves little room for savings. 17% of the residents said that they are burdened with debt and find it challenging to save money. 11% reported that they just don't have the knowledge or discipline to create and stick to a budget, leading to overspending and an inability to save. 10% blamed impulsive spending as the reason for saving inability. Around 6% said that unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs are derailing their savings goals. 6% bluntly said that they don't see the purpose of it and prefer to live each day to the fullest. 18% reported that they understand the value of saving but are putting off saving for the future, thinking they have plenty of time to start later. 11% blamed inflation, saying that every time they save some money they end up using it immediately. A surprising 3% said that social pressure and keeping up with peers or social expectations makes them overspend. Lastly, 3% blamed market instability and price fluctuations.

How do people spend their money in Manchester?

We asked thousands of people about their spending habits and expenditure breaks. Below are their answers.

People living in Manchester typically spend from 15% to 34% of their total monthly expenditure on housing with 26% being the average. The average spend on housing is 1,000 GBP with expenditure ranging from 100 GBP to 16,000 GBP. This cost mainly goes for rent but it also includes other accommodation-related expenses. Housing costs are highest for families and lowest for students as expected.

Utility expenditure like electricity, water, and gas in Manchester ranges from 4% to 11% of total expenses with 7% being the average. The average monthly cost of utilities is 150 GBP with 15 GBP and 2,300 GBP being the upper and lower limits.

Fuel consumption and cost of transport depend heavily on whether you live near your work or school, but roughly speaking you would expect to spend from 33 GBP to 4,900 GBP on commuting with 330 GBP being the norm for most people in one month. This means that money spent on transport constitutes about 8% of total spending on average but can go as low as 4% or as high as 12%.

The average outlay on groceries in a month in Manchester is 790 GBP. The cost of groceries can range between 79 GBP to 12,000 GBP. People spend on average about 27% on food and groceries with upper and lower bounds of 19% and 33% respectively.

People in Manchester allocate 4% to 12% of their total monthly expenditure to healthcare including health insurance and out-of-pocket medical expenses. The average spending is around 9%. The range of medical expenses range from 19 GBP to 2,900 GBP with 190 GBP being the norm.

This category mostly contains discretionary or non-essential expenses but also some non-discretionary spending like furniture for example. The monthly expenses range from 13 GBP to 1,900 GBP with 130 GBP being the average. Speaking of percentages, that equates to 3% to 9% of total expenses with an average of 5% for most residents.

Spending on education can vary drastically between different people. While working singles can spend 0% on education, families and students' expenditure can reach up to 22%. On average, education constitutes 6% of the monthly expenditure with 4% and 12% being the lower and upper bounds respectively. The average reported education cost is 190 GBP per month with 19 GBP being the minimum spent amount and 2,900 GBP being the maximum.

Debt, loans, and mortgages in Manchester

Percentage of people who are in debt

According to the survey, 30% of the people in Manchester have some kind of debt, loan, mortgage, or credit card payments while 70% reported that they don't have financial obligations to banks.

Debt-to-income ratio in Manchester

Interpretation

The debt-to-income ratio measures the percentage of income being paid as debt settlement across the population. It is calculated by dividing the monthly debt settlement payment of an individual by their monthly income. Based on collected data, approximately 27% of the people's monthly income in Manchester goes to debt settlement.

Debt levels

Monthly debt settlement payment as percentage of monthly income

According to our data, 3% of the debtors in Manchester pay 60%+ of their income as debt settlement while 13% of the people pay 50% to 60% of their income for the same, which is quite an alarming financial situation for those individuals. 12% of people in debt dedicate 40% to 50% of their income to loan and mortgage payments while 14% dedicated 30% to 40% of income for same. Things are looking brighter for 14% of individuals as they only pay 20% to 30% of their income for loan and credit card repayment.

Distribution by type of debt in Manchester

12% of debtors in Manchester confirm that real estate mortgages constitutes the main part of their outstanding debt while 26% say that credit card payments are the reason they are in debt. Auto loans were the main type of debt for 21% of people and personal loans rose at 38%. Lastly, student loans are the main source of debt for 3% of debtors in Manchester.

Good debt vs. Bad debt

Not all debt is bad. Good debt typically refers to borrowing money for investments that can increase in value or generate income over time like purchasing a home or acquiring student loans. On the other hand, bad debt involves borrowing for things that fail to generate lasting value like high-interest credit card debt used for non-essential expenses like luxury items or vacations.

Loan Affordability Index in Manchester

Besides measuring the loan-to-income ratio, we asked residents how many times in a year they defaulted or were unable to pay their due credit card or loan payments on time. Understanding how often people default on their due payments is one of the indicators of the cost of living and economic situation.

Frequency and percentage of people who failed to pay their monthly credit card or loan payments on time last year.

Housing costs, accommodation, and housing affordability in Manchester

Rent Cost in Manchester

Monthly Rent Prices

Studio apartment monthly rent cost

400 GBP

600 GBP

1,600 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$510

$770

$2,000

1-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

620 GBP

990 GBP

2,500 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$790

$1,300

$3,200

2-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

850 GBP

1,300 GBP

3,400 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,100

$1,600

$4,300

3-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

1,100 GBP

1,800 GBP

4,800 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,300

$2,200

$6,100

Furnished apartment monthly rent cost

2,000 GBP

5,000 GBP

9,900 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2,500

$6,300

$13,000

Townhouse monthly rent cost

1,600 GBP

2,400 GBP

6,900 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2,100

$3,100

$8,800

House monthly rent cost

2,000 GBP

5,000 GBP

10,000 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2,500

$6,300

$13,000

Villa monthly rent cost

2,400 GBP

6,000 GBP

9,700 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3,100

$7,700

$12,000

The monthly rental cost of a studio apartment in Manchester ranges between 400 GBP and 1,600 GBP, meanwhile the cost of monthly rental of a one-bedroom apartment can be anywhere from 620 GBP to 2,500 GBP. Two-bedroom rentals rate ranges between 850 GBP and 3,400 GBP per month. The monthly rental for a three-bedroom apartment ranges from 1,100 GBP to 4,800 GBP. The average rent of a townhouse in Manchester is around 2,400 GBP while house rental costs can be as high as 5,000 GBP per month. Finally, if you want to rent a villa, expect to pay anywhere from 2,400 GBP to 9,700 GBP per month.

Apartment and house prices in Manchester

Cost of buying a property

Studio apartment price

85,000 GBP

130,000 GBP

260,000 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$110,000

$160,000

$320,000

1-bedroom apartment price

110,000 GBP

180,000 GBP

660,000 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$130,000

$220,000

$830,000

2-bedroom apartment price

160,000 GBP

480,000 GBP

970,000 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$200,000

$610,000

$1.2M

3-bedroom apartment price

550,000 GBP

830,000 GBP

2.5M GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$700,000

$1.1M

$3.2M

Townhouse price

730,000 GBP

1.7M GBP

6.4M GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$930,000

$2.2M

$8.1M

House price

880,000 GBP

5.3M GBP

7.6M GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.1M

$6.7M

$9.6M

Villa price

1.1M GBP

5.8M GBP

8.8M GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.3M

$7.4M

$11M

The average price of a studio apartment in Manchester can range from 85,000 GBP to 260,000 GBP depending on location. One bedroom cost can be anywhere from 110,000 GBP to 660,000 GBP. A villa can cost you 5.8M GBP on average with prices ranging from 1.1M GBP to 8.8M GBP.

House / apartment prices to income ratio

Property prices in Manchester can be x184 to x312 multiples of the monthly income depending on the property and the income of the person. On average, property prices are approximately x184 multiples of the average monthly salary in Manchester.

Rent to income ratio

The average rent-to-income ratio in Manchester is around 41%. This means that people pay 41% of their income for rent. Those figures can range from 29% to 54% depending on the salary, location, and type of property.

Housing affordability index

The housing affordability index measures how affordable accommodation is in a particular place. This can measured in multiple ways, the most common being housing expenditure to total expenditure ratio and the rent to income ratio. The housing expenditure ratio is a figure reported by individuals on the percentage they allocate for housing. Rent to income ratio is calculated by dividing the average monthly rent by the average income. Because these values are both percentages, we can find their average and get the best of the two worlds.

Property Taxes

Real estate owners pay property taxes to local tax authorities, which are determined by the assessed value of their property. Typically, these taxes are paid once a year. Property tax funds contribute to community development, financing infrastructure improvements, public services, and local education initiatives.

Home Maintenance Costs

Home maintenance costs encompass various expenses associated with the upkeep and repair of a residence. These expenditures include regular tasks such as lawn care, pest control, and HVAC system servicing, as well as occasional repairs and renovations like fixing leaks, painting, or replacing appliances.

Urban vs. rural living costs

Urban living typically entails higher housing and transportation costs due to demand and limited space, while rural areas generally offer lower housing expenses but may have higher prices for goods and services. The differnce in rental rates between urban areas and rural areas can be as high as 300% in some cases.

Monthly costs and expenses of energy and basic utilities in Manchester

Energy, electricity, water, gas, internet, and mobile cost in Manchester

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Individual

23 GBP

160 GBP

1,800 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$29

$210

$2,300

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Couple

24 GBP

180 GBP

2,000 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$30

$220

$2,500

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Family

45 GBP

230 GBP

2,300 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$57

$290

$2,900

Internet and cable cost

22 GBP

43 GBP

58 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$27

$55

$73

Mobile phone bill and charges

14 GBP

23 GBP

68 GBP

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$17

$29

$86

The average monthly expenditure for individuals on electricty, water, and gas in Manchester ranges between 23 GBP and 1,800 GBP with average being 160 GBP, meanwhile the expenditure of couples is slightly higher at 180 GBP with 24 GBP and 2,000 GBP being the upper and lower limits respectively. As expected, the energy and water consumption of families is the highest among the three groups with an average of 230 GBP. The cost of internet and WiFi is unchanged among the three groups and ranges from 22 GBP to 58 GBP with 43 GBP being the average internet bill. Finally, the average monthly mobile charges is around 23 GBP but can range between 14 GBP and 68 GBP depending on consumption. Mobile charges include both calling minutes as well as data packages.

Energy / Utility expense to income ratio

The average utility-to-income ratio in Manchester is around 6.1%. This means that people pay 6.1% of their income for energy, water, internet, and mobile charges. Those figures can range from 2.4% to 11% depending on salary and location.

Cost of living comparison by city

#1 Strontian

The average cost of living in Strontian is 1,500 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Strontian is ranked first in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#2 Stromness

The average cost of living in Stromness is 1,500 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Stromness is ranked second in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#3 St Davids

The average cost of living in St Davids is 1,500 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. St Davids is ranked third in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#4 Kirkwall

The average cost of living in Kirkwall is 1,600 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Kirkwall is ranked fourth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#5 Wells

The average cost of living in Wells is 1,600 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Wells is ranked fifth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#6 Bangor

The average cost of living in Bangor is 1,700 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Bangor is ranked sixth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#7 Ripon

The average cost of living in Ripon is 1,700 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Ripon is ranked seventh in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#8 Abingdon

The average cost of living in Abingdon is 1,700 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Abingdon is ranked eighth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#9 Truro

The average cost of living in Truro is 1,700 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Truro is ranked ninth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#10 Canterbury

The average cost of living in Canterbury is 1,800 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Canterbury is ranked tenth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#11 Inverness

The average cost of living in Inverness is 1,800 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Inverness is ranked eleventh in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#12 Salisbury

The average cost of living in Salisbury is 1,900 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Salisbury is ranked twelfth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#13 Winchester

The average cost of living in Winchester is 1,900 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Winchester is ranked thirteenth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#14 Lisburn

The average cost of living in Lisburn is 1,900 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Lisburn is ranked fourteenth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#15 Durham

The average cost of living in Durham is 1,900 GBP, which is 67% less than the country average. Durham is ranked fifteenth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#16 Wakefield

The average cost of living in Wakefield is 2,000 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Wakefield is ranked sixteenth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#17 Chester

The average cost of living in Chester is 2,000 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Chester is ranked seventeenth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#18 Hartlepool

The average cost of living in Hartlepool is 2,100 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Hartlepool is ranked eighteenth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#19 Stirling

The average cost of living in Stirling is 2,100 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Stirling is ranked nineteenth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#20 Derry

The average cost of living in Derry is 2,100 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Derry is ranked twentyth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#21 Newry

The average cost of living in Newry is 2,100 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Newry is ranked twenty-onth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#22 Cambridge

The average cost of living in Cambridge is 2,200 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Cambridge is ranked twenty-twoth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#23 Gloucester

The average cost of living in Gloucester is 2,200 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Gloucester is ranked twenty-threth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#24 Exeter

The average cost of living in Exeter is 2,300 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Exeter is ranked twenty-fourth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#25 Norwich

The average cost of living in Norwich is 2,300 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Norwich is ranked twenty-fivth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#26 Poole

The average cost of living in Poole is 2,300 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Poole is ranked twenty-sixth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#27 Lincoln

The average cost of living in Lincoln is 2,300 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Lincoln is ranked twenty-seventh in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#28 Newport

The average cost of living in Newport is 2,400 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Newport is ranked twenty-eightth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#29 Dundee

The average cost of living in Dundee is 2,400 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Dundee is ranked twenty-ninth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#30 Armagh

The average cost of living in Armagh is 2,500 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Armagh is ranked thirtyth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#31 Oxford

The average cost of living in Oxford is 2,500 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Oxford is ranked thirty-onth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#32 Peterborough

The average cost of living in Peterborough is 2,600 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Peterborough is ranked thirty-twoth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#33 York

The average cost of living in York is 2,600 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. York is ranked thirty-threth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#34 Aberdeen

The average cost of living in Aberdeen is 2,700 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Aberdeen is ranked thirty-fourth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#35 Portsmouth

The average cost of living in Portsmouth is 2,700 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Portsmouth is ranked thirty-fivth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#36 Southampton

The average cost of living in Southampton is 2,700 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Southampton is ranked thirty-sixth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#37 Swansea

The average cost of living in Swansea is 2,700 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Swansea is ranked thirty-seventh in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#38 Wolverhampton

The average cost of living in Wolverhampton is 2,800 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Wolverhampton is ranked thirty-eightth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#39 Plymouth

The average cost of living in Plymouth is 2,800 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Plymouth is ranked thirty-ninth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#40 Brighton

The average cost of living in Brighton is 2,900 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Brighton is ranked fortyth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#41 Derby

The average cost of living in Derby is 2,900 GBP, which is 33% less than the country average. Derby is ranked forty-onth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#42 Newcastle

The average cost of living in Newcastle is 3,000 GBP, which is same as the country average. Newcastle is ranked forty-twoth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#43 Belfast

The average cost of living in Belfast is 3,000 GBP, which is same as the country average. Belfast is ranked forty-threth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#44 Nottingham

The average cost of living in Nottingham is 3,100 GBP, which is same as the country average. Nottingham is ranked forty-fourth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#45 Kingston upon Hull

The average cost of living in Kingston upon Hull is 3,100 GBP, which is same as the country average. Kingston upon Hull is ranked forty-fivth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#46 Coventry

The average cost of living in Coventry is 3,200 GBP, which is same as the country average. Coventry is ranked forty-sixth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#47 Bradford

The average cost of living in Bradford is 3,200 GBP, which is same as the country average. Bradford is ranked forty-seventh in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#48 Leicester

The average cost of living in Leicester is 3,300 GBP, which is same as the country average. Leicester is ranked forty-eightth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#49 Cardiff

The average cost of living in Cardiff is 3,300 GBP, which is same as the country average. Cardiff is ranked forty-ninth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#50 Edinburgh

The average cost of living in Edinburgh is 3,400 GBP, which is same as the country average. Edinburgh is ranked fiftyth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#51 Somerset

The average cost of living in Somerset is 3,400 GBP, which is same as the country average. Somerset is ranked fifty-onth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#52 Manchester

The average cost of living in Manchester is 3,500 GBP, which is same as the country average. Manchester is ranked fifty-twoth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#53 Sheffield

The average cost of living in Sheffield is 3,500 GBP, which is same as the country average. Sheffield is ranked fifty-threth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#54 Bristol

The average cost of living in Bristol is 3,600 GBP, which is same as the country average. Bristol is ranked fifty-fourth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#55 Liverpool

The average cost of living in Liverpool is 3,600 GBP, which is same as the country average. Liverpool is ranked fifty-fivth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#56 Leeds

The average cost of living in Leeds is 3,700 GBP, which is same as the country average. Leeds is ranked fifty-sixth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#57 Glasgow

The average cost of living in Glasgow is 3,700 GBP, which is same as the country average. Glasgow is ranked fifty-seventh in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#58 Birmingham

The average cost of living in Birmingham is 3,800 GBP, which is same as the country average. Birmingham is ranked fifty-eightth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#59 London

The average cost of living in London is 3,800 GBP, which is same as the country average. London is ranked fifty-ninth in United Kingdom in terms of expendenture and cost of living.