🍜
$20.2
15.2 GBP Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$5.09
3.81 GBP Cappuccino
🚌
$106.6
79.9 GBP Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,685
1,263 GBP Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in the United Kingdom alone?
To live in Manchester on a moderate budget, you'll need around $2,522/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,685), weekday lunches out ($405), weekend casual meals ($86), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($153), a monthly transit pass ($107), and a few taxi rides ($86). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in the United Kingdom for two?
2 persons
$3,078
≈ €2,752
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,078 ≈ €2,752/month — a proper apartment ($1,405), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in the United Kingdom?
With a child, the total comes to around $3,393 ≈ €3,033/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
GBP £
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$20.2
15.2 GBP
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$10.8
8.08 GBP
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.79
3.59 GBP
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.28
0.96 GBP
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.86
3.64 GBP
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$2.29
1.72 GBP
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.41
4.80 GBP
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.12
2.34 GBP
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.09
0.82 GBP
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$2.37
1.78 GBP
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$10.8
8.08 GBP
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.82
2.11 GBP
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.11
0.83 GBP
Item
USD $
GBP £
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,224
1,666 GBP
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,405
1,052 GBP
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$448
335.6 GBP
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$2,568
1,924 GBP
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,685
1,263 GBP
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$263.1
197.1 GBP
📶
Internet (monthly)
$28.3
21.2 GBP
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$336
251.7 GBP
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$103.9
77.8 GBP
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$9.44
7.07 GBP
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$22.9
17.2 GBP
Item
USD $
GBP £
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$107.9
80.9 GBP
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$51.3
38.4 GBP
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$105.2
78.8 GBP
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$94.5
70.8 GBP
Item
USD $
GBP £
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$34,948
26,183 GBP
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.96
1.47 GBP
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$106.6
79.9 GBP
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$21.6
16.2 GBP
Item
USD $
GBP £
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$7.87
5.90 GBP
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$14.8
11.1 GBP
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$91.8
68.7 GBP
Item
USD $
GBP £
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.46
4.09 GBP
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$1.52
1.14 GBP
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.21
3.90 GBP
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.52
1.89 GBP
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.08
1.56 GBP
💇
Men's Haircut
$17.5
13.1 GBP
Item
USD $
GBP £
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$64.8
48.5 GBP
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$25.6
19.2 GBP
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$206.4
154.7 GBP
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$90.4
67.7 GBP
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$13.5
10.1 GBP
☕
Cappuccino
$5.09
3.81 GBP
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$7.88
5.90 GBP
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$535.7
401.3 GBP
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.62
0.46 GBP
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$48.6
36.4 GBP
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$16.2
12.1 GBP
London
~$3,750 (current)
Bath
~$221,672
Belfast
~$1,640
Birmingham
~$1,834
Brighton
~$2,179
Bristol
~$2,962
Cambridge
~$3,536
Cardiff
~$1,367
Edinburgh
~$2,274
Glasgow
~$1,766
Leeds
~$2,327
Liverpool
~$1,629
Manchester
~$2,522 (current)
Nottingham
~$2,154
Oxford
~$2,236
York
~$2,375