I’m from Brazil. I pretend to go to Manchester in august, was kind of worried bout the food prices. It’ll be difficult to have a meal deal, once that here we normally eat a lot in lunch. Your video helped me a lot! Thanks
This is a phenomenal video that you have made. I really thought your cost were going to be so much more expensive. I can’t believe how low your rent is. I live here in the states, and you’re lucky if you can even get a 1 bedroom under 1500 dollars, just not going to happen. It just looks so beautiful there. Very informative video, loved it😊
I agree that the most expensive item is the rent. But I strongly disagree that it's reasonable to spend £1600 per month on basics. People earning the minimum wage could NOT afford it; they would have to either live with family or share a house. And that's not even taking into account the EXTREMELY expensive and inefficient public transport. To live with some modicum of comfort in Manchester you need to earn (by yourself, and if you are renting) at least £40 000 per year before tax.
Wow. This video absolutely blew my mind, I was thinking Manchester would be a looooot more expensive (keeping in mind you do only eat once a day haha). Im thinking of moving to the UK near the end of the year, so this really helped put things into perspective. Keep the manc vids up!!
But it IS expensive. You can't find an £750 per month flat anymore. It will be more like £900- £950. Then you have to add the council tax, that's at least another £100, possibly more. And if you use public transport, and especially the tram, that's easily another £120. It is not realistic to pay £75 a month for electricity, unless it's summer, and you barely cook (most flats have no gas, which is 4 times cheaper). I know people who regularly pay upwards of £200 per month for electricity, and even more in winter. The video does give realistic information, but whether that would be YOUR reality, is very hard to say.
@@emip3008 hello! Thank you for replying. This reply has actually come at a perfect time… because I am currently at the time where I am checking flats and trying to figure out my budget for the month. I cant seem to find a solid studio thats less than 900, you’re right… but about the transport; i still haven’t done my research are there no monthly transportation cards that you can just pay in one go?
Hello - I thought I'd replied, but I can't see my reply, sorry if I am repeating myself. Unfortunately the bus / tram passes will only work for you if you need to travel every day. If you work from home on some days, it's pointless to get one, because when you calculate the cost of a 28-day or a 7 day pass versus paying for a ticket occasionally, you will find the difference minimal (likely). Also, there are no passes for all means of public transport (tram + bus), or, if there are, the same applies - too expensive, unless you use them a lot. The buses of Stagecoach are separate from the Bee Network and require their own pass. It's totally crazy and way too expensive. Your best bet is to look for a home somewhere where you can easily reach the city centre, if that's where you work, and where there are reliable buses of the Bee Network. As for looking for your next place - it may make more sense to go for a house, same cost as these overpriced studios, and more space. And houses are usually heated by gas, you don't want to spend the winter in a flat with electric heating (which nearly ALL flats have), that alone has the potential to ruin your finances, think of paying £200-300-400 per month for electricity in winter, AND you will never be warm. Try the website Open Rent, with a bit of luck you may find a house/ flat straight from the owner, and not one of these awful agencies. Good luck!
@@emip3008 Emi… thank you so much for your response. I will definitely put this advice into consideration as this will be my first time ever living alone, and as a fresh graduate my salary will not my that high; which might force me into staying in a shared house which will be hard but it is what it is. The gas/electricity tip will definitely be a life saver as well if i ever find a good offer… much much appreciated advice on the transportation as I found the passes absurd compared to other countries in Europe. You can get a transit pass in all of Germany using all forms of transportation, for just 50 euros. So when I saw the prices here.. i was just shocked haha. Thank you again :)
Making a beautiful whole grain sandwich with good bread and delicious homemade filling. I freeze my bread into bags so it is always fresh, you could be saving £100 a month. If you want some sandwich tips let me know.
Pleasure Patience. And yes, you save a bit when you buy the bus/tram weekly, monthly or even annually. My only issue with that is I alternate between different buses and the tram depending on the day so it makes more sense to buy as I go.
Great content❤ Tbh this video didn’t really help me when I was moving to Manchester instead I just fell victim to the system in a very horrible way such that I regreted coming here. Spending £1.3k on yourself only is not ideal for a freshie unless you earn maybe 3/2 times that after deductions Which is the piece of info I feel was missing on this vid. I mean what about investments, savings, sending money home, emergency costs, clothes, other costs beside food etc?😂 I understand a wage is a private matter but at least a range would’ve helped, you know. I think financial advice should be left to financial advisers. Which is what I should’ve done so I don’t blame you but you guys should really think deep about the influence you can have on people’s decisions when making these videos. All the best though and I do think we work around the same place hopefully one day I’ll bump into you and we 😂 about it, I’m healed rn.
@@actuallywhatthehellissouthA Hi. Sorry to hear about your experience. As I mentioned in an earlier comment, the information in this video was realistic for the time it was made. The only way to save now is either if you share a house, or if you have extra income. In the past, you could live comfortably in Manchester, rents were £500 - £600 a month for a house. No more, and it's happening all over Europe. A wage you need to live reasonably comfortably here (alone, renting) - I would say the absolute minimum would be £38000 per year before tax. And even then you'll think twice as to whether you really need to get on that tram.
A meal deal is meal combo with a drink snack and main (sandwich/salad) at promotional prices. It costs more to buy the same items if you don’t buy them as a combo, hence the ‘deal’
As someone who is into being healthy and fit, why do you not make your own sandwiches? I have worked in the city for 20 years, have always made my own sandwiches salads. In summer months use my cool pads. I think you are wasting money on substandard sandwiches, what a shame.
This is a very valid point and my only excuse is convenience! I make delicious salads and even better sandwiches😊 way better than meal deals, but because of the convenience I've just gotten into the habit of it.
Im moving to Manchester UK in two months and Im glad to subscribe to your channel.
I think you should consider being a voice-over artist. Your voice is so soothing. 😊
Thank you, I should consider it.
One stop shop for all things Manchester. Found this channel today and subscribed as il be moving there in a couple of weeks
I’m from Brazil. I pretend to go to Manchester in august, was kind of worried bout the food prices. It’ll be difficult to have a meal deal, once that here we normally eat a lot in lunch. Your video helped me a lot! Thanks
This is a phenomenal video that you have made. I really thought your cost were going to be so much more expensive. I can’t believe how low your rent is. I live here in the states, and you’re lucky if you can even get a 1 bedroom under 1500 dollars, just not going to happen. It just looks so beautiful there. Very informative video, loved it😊
The rent really makes a difference with costs. $1500 is crazy, sounds a bit like London prices this side. Thanks for watching😊
Thank you for being extremely detailed. I look forward to watching more videos about your experience in the UK.
Thanks for watching @dianechristina
Vey informative, thank you Sibu
Pleasure Kyle!
I agree that the most expensive item is the rent. But I strongly disagree that it's reasonable to spend £1600 per month on basics. People earning the minimum wage could NOT afford it; they would have to either live with family or share a house. And that's not even taking into account the EXTREMELY expensive and inefficient public transport. To live with some modicum of comfort in Manchester you need to earn (by yourself, and if you are renting) at least £40 000 per year before tax.
Wow. This video absolutely blew my mind, I was thinking Manchester would be a looooot more expensive (keeping in mind you do only eat once a day haha). Im thinking of moving to the UK near the end of the year, so this really helped put things into perspective. Keep the manc vids up!!
@BubbyPWN it is definitely less expensive compared to London and other bigger cities. Glad you found the video useful!
But it IS expensive. You can't find an £750 per month flat anymore. It will be more like £900- £950. Then you have to add the council tax, that's at least another £100, possibly more. And if you use public transport, and especially the tram, that's easily another £120. It is not realistic to pay £75 a month for electricity, unless it's summer, and you barely cook (most flats have no gas, which is 4 times cheaper). I know people who regularly pay upwards of £200 per month for electricity, and even more in winter. The video does give realistic information, but whether that would be YOUR reality, is very hard to say.
@@emip3008 hello! Thank you for replying. This reply has actually come at a perfect time… because I am currently at the time where I am checking flats and trying to figure out my budget for the month. I cant seem to find a solid studio thats less than 900, you’re right… but about the transport; i still haven’t done my research are there no monthly transportation cards that you can just pay in one go?
Hello - I thought I'd replied, but I can't see my reply, sorry if I am repeating myself.
Unfortunately the bus / tram passes will only work for you if you need to travel every day. If you work from home on some days, it's pointless to get one, because when you calculate the cost of a 28-day or a 7 day pass versus paying for a ticket occasionally, you will find the difference minimal (likely). Also, there are no passes for all means of public transport (tram + bus), or, if there are, the same applies - too expensive, unless you use them a lot. The buses of Stagecoach are separate from the Bee Network and require their own pass. It's totally crazy and way too expensive. Your best bet is to look for a home somewhere where you can easily reach the city centre, if that's where you work, and where there are reliable buses of the Bee Network.
As for looking for your next place - it may make more sense to go for a house, same cost as these overpriced studios, and more space. And houses are usually heated by gas, you don't want to spend the winter in a flat with electric heating (which nearly ALL flats have), that alone has the potential to ruin your finances, think of paying £200-300-400 per month for electricity in winter, AND you will never be warm. Try the website Open Rent, with a bit of luck you may find a house/ flat straight from the owner, and not one of these awful agencies. Good luck!
@@emip3008
Emi… thank you so much for your response. I will definitely put this advice into consideration as this will be my first time ever living alone, and as a fresh graduate my salary will not my that high; which might force me into staying in a shared house which will be hard but it is what it is. The gas/electricity tip will definitely be a life saver as well if i ever find a good offer… much much appreciated advice on the transportation as I found the passes absurd compared to other countries in Europe. You can get a transit pass in all of Germany using all forms of transportation, for just 50 euros. So when I saw the prices here.. i was just shocked haha. Thank you again :)
Thanks for the work. Thanks for Financial Transparancy. Thing Global... Act local. It is really important.
Its a pleasure!
Amazing video! How do you calculate the council tax per month? Will the apartment complex/landlord tell you in what Council Tax Band you belong?
Very helpfull ❤
Like your videos,that is very useful for me
This video is so helpful that I could calculate how much would cost living there for me
Glad you found it useful😊
I'm from Manchester and can say it's best City in the North my people also invested in the football club
thanks for sharing
Love ur videos so helpful
Making a beautiful whole grain sandwich with good bread and delicious homemade filling. I freeze my bread into bags so it is always fresh, you could be saving £100 a month. If you want some sandwich tips let me know.
Caroline, can you share some sandwich tips. Thank you.
4:23 it is good to have friends in this country, it can be boring depressinh
Building community is essential! otherwise you feel like an island.
Thank you so much. This is really informative. In your opinion, would it be cheaper to pay for a monthly bus/tram pass?
Pleasure Patience. And yes, you save a bit when you buy the bus/tram weekly, monthly or even annually. My only issue with that is I alternate between different buses and the tram depending on the day so it makes more sense to buy as I go.
@@stillsibu, that makes sense, and I saw how you kept alternating between the two. Thank you.
How would you advice someone new in UK to convert the currency from rands to pounds, when doing shopping without making a mistake?
Hi, May I know whether your accommodation is located in a big, rented housing scheme? Would love to know more about the accommodation please.
Hi, its in an apartment block in a residential area.
Great content❤ Tbh this video didn’t really help me when I was moving to Manchester instead I just fell victim to the system in a very horrible way such that I regreted coming here. Spending £1.3k on yourself only is not ideal for a freshie unless you earn maybe 3/2 times that after deductions Which is the piece of info I feel was missing on this vid. I mean what about investments, savings, sending money home, emergency costs, clothes, other costs beside food etc?😂 I understand a wage is a private matter but at least a range would’ve helped, you know. I think financial advice should be left to financial advisers. Which is what I should’ve done so I don’t blame you but you guys should really think deep about the influence you can have on people’s decisions when making these videos. All the best though and I do think we work around the same place hopefully one day I’ll bump into you and we 😂 about it, I’m healed rn.
@@actuallywhatthehellissouthA Hi. Sorry to hear about your experience. As I mentioned in an earlier comment, the information in this video was realistic for the time it was made. The only way to save now is either if you share a house, or if you have extra income.
In the past, you could live comfortably in Manchester, rents were £500 - £600 a month for a house. No more, and it's happening all over Europe. A wage you need to live reasonably comfortably here (alone, renting) - I would say the absolute minimum would be £38000 per year before tax. And even then you'll think twice as to whether you really need to get on that tram.
Is Bolton included
thx for the video but whats deal meal mean?(:
A meal deal is meal combo with a drink snack and main (sandwich/salad) at promotional prices. It costs more to buy the same items if you don’t buy them as a combo, hence the ‘deal’
new videos please Sibu
You sound South Ah
Good spot!
As someone who is into being healthy and fit, why do you not make your own sandwiches? I have worked in the city for 20 years, have always made my own sandwiches salads. In summer months use my cool pads. I think you are wasting money on substandard sandwiches, what a shame.
This is a very valid point and my only excuse is convenience! I make delicious salads and even better sandwiches😊 way better than meal deals, but because of the convenience I've just gotten into the habit of it.