The high cost of living sets the UK apart from many other countries. Manchester is one of the most vibrant British cities. The average price level is higher there than in other cities in the UK. This applies to the cost of housing, goods and services.
Accommodation
In Manchester, you can find a hotel of any star. Hostels are intended for tourists on a budget. The bed in the hostel is cheap. If the main purpose of your visit to Manchester is sightseeing, then an inexpensive place to stay with a minimum of amenities is the right place for you. Renting a bed for a week will cost £ 100. If comfort is of paramount importance, then the room should be rented in a hotel. A double room in a 3 * hotel costs 350 pounds per week. For a 5 * apartment you will have to pay 1000 pounds for 7 days. A five-star hotel in Manchester can be booked for £ 120 per night.
Entertainment and excursions in Manchester
Good shops are concentrated in the central part of the city. They guarantee customers a high quality service. A local attraction is the largest shopping center Arndale Center, on the territory of which there are more than 300 shops.
You can get acquainted with the main sights of the city during a sightseeing tour. It takes 4 hours and costs £ 100.
Transport system
In Manchester, the public transport system is thought out to the smallest detail. It functions perfectly, including buses and trams from the Manchester Metrolink system. All parts of the city, outskirts and suburbs are connected by a network of bus routes. There are three toll-free lines in Manchester that connect the main metropolitan areas. Tickets for travel must be purchased from the driver or from special machines. A bus ticket for 1 day costs 4.5 pounds.
Food in Manchester
The cost of food in this city is higher than in other localities of the country. In local stores, 1 kg of meat can be bought for 8 pounds, 1 kg of fish for 12 pounds. The cost of butter is 1.5 pounds, spaghetti is 2 pounds, 1 kg of flour is 1 pound.
The price level in Manchester restaurants remains consistently high. There are no budget cafes and restaurants in the historic center. You can have a cheap snack in some establishments that are far from tourist routes. For example, snacks will cost £ 2-5 and main courses £ 8-9.
The groceries are available at the popular Arndale Market. There you can have a bite to eat very inexpensively. There is a budget Mexican restaurant on the market that serves burritos, tomato and pepper soup and other dishes. A large burrito will cost £ 4.
