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A city that thinks a table is for dancing on- Mark Radcliffe
What Manchester does today, the world does tomorrow- Roy Walters
Vying with Birmingham for the title of the UK’s ‘second city’, the city of Manchester is the cultural and economic heart of the North West of England.
Famous for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Oasis, and two world-famous football clubs, Manchester has always been a cultural giant. Today, the city is one of UNESCO’s Cities of Literature, home to the BBC, and has more theatre seats per person than anywhere else in the UK, outside of London. If you head to Spinningfields - Manchester’s business district - you’ll also find some of the biggest names in finance and professional services.
Manchester is typically seen as a very young city. There’s a large student population that attend the two world-leading universities, and many of these young people make their home in the inclusive and fast-paced centre of the city. However a little further out, suburbs like leafy Didsbury, and Stockport attract lots of professional families looking to put down roots.
If you’re centrally based, Manchester provides everything you need within a quick walk. The city centre is easy to navigate in just 20 minutes.
Greater Manchester is a little less compact, offering a sprawling patchwork of different neighbourhoods, from densely packed urban areas, to large areas of countryside, and quaint market towns. Luckily the extensive transport network controlled by Transport for Greater Manchester provides easy and regular connections all over the area.
Item name | Avg. price | Price range |
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Milk | £1.04 | £0.78 - £1.35 |
Bread | £1.15 | £0.50 - £2.00 |
Eggs | £2.26 | £1.07 - £3.00 |
Wine | £7.50 | £5.00 - £10.00 |
Beer | £1.85 | £1.00 - £4.00 |
Utilities | £181.90 | £179.19 - £513.83 |
Preschool cost | £1,019 | £800 - £1,200 |
Item name | Avg. price | Price range |
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Buy: 2 Bed house | £337K | £155K - £543K |
Rent: 2 Bed house | £824 PCM | £440 - £1476 |
Rent HMO | £588 PCM | £352 - £1108 |
Item name | Avg. price | Price range |
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One-way ticket | £3 | £1.50 - £4.60 |
Monthly pass | £75 | £45.00 - £101.80 |
Taxi starting tariff | £2 | £2.30 - £3.00 |
When it comes to sports and leisure activities, Manchester is top of the charts. The city's musical heritage remains important to this day, and you’ll be able to catch shows from musicians of all genres at one of the many venues across the city. If you’re after dramatic orchestral concerts, head to the Bridgewater Hall, or if you prefer to dance the night away, check out the offerings at The Deaf Institute.
It’s hard not to be a sports fan in a city like Manchester. Home to two of the most famous football clubs in the UK (and the world), there are regular matches at the Old Trafford and Etihad Stadiums. If you prefer rugby, Union and League teams play in nearby Sale, Salford, Wigan, and Warrington.
Item name | Avg. price | Price range |
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Fitness Club | £26 pm | £20.00 - £48.00 |
Cinema | £8 pp | £5.00 - £11.00 |
Inexpensive restaurant | £15 pp | £9.00 - £24.00 |
Given its importance as an economic and cultural hub living in central Manchester is slightly more expensive than average for the UK. However, there are more affordable options just outside the main central area, such as in Fallowfield - which is a favourite among students - or Salford - which attracts large numbers of creative professionals working at nearby MediaCity.
Figuring out how you’re going to transport your things far in advance can make moving house less stressful - and help you budget effectively. As a general rule, it can be cheaper to move on a weekday, and to do your own packing in advance.
The cost of moving to Manchester will vary depending on the day of the week, demand, and where you’re booking from, but on average you should expect to pay around £1 per mile on top of a loading and unloading fee of £800, and around £125 for dismantling and reassembling.
The following moving costs are based on a 3 bedroom family house and include loading and packing.
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