Is the cost of living that much lower in Manchester than ldn?

[endingupinmanchester]

I might have to move to Manchester for work and i'm annoyed the salary is 4k lower

that being said, no place in the uk is more expensive than ldn

however, I went to a restaurant and spa in manchester and the price is the same as its London branch

The clothes in chain shops in Manc are also the same price

The main change is going to be from living with your parents (do you pay rent? bills?) to living alone in a studio flat. That's always going to cost more than £4k.