United Kingdom
Cost of Living in Manchester
Monthly Total
$3,093
$54,128
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,405
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$56
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,405
$24,588
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$276
$4,830
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$148
$2,590
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$240
$4,200
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$450
$7,875
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$282
$4,935
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$259
$4,533
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$32
$560
Monthly Total
$3,093
$54,128
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