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Madrid vs Manchester

Madrid runs about 5% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 126 USD a month.

Vistas de Madrid desde la azotea del Edificio España (Sky Bar 360º, del Hotel Riu Plaza España). Imagen tomada el 7 de junio de 2021
Madrid
$2,366/month · Spain
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Manchester Town Hall seen from Lloyd Street, Manchester, England, UK.
Manchester
$2,491/month · United Kingdom
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Madrid monthly
$2,366
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+5%
Manchester relative to Madrid
Rent gap
$50
Madrid costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MadridManchester
  • Housing
    Housing: Madrid $1,400, Manchester $1,350. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Food
    Food: Madrid $512, Manchester $529. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Transport
    Transport: Madrid $93, Manchester $161. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Madrid $136, Manchester $224. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Madrid $35, Manchester $6.51. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Madrid $119, Manchester $137. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Other
    Other: Madrid $72, Manchester $85. Cheaper in Madrid.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricMadridManchester
Cost
Total monthly cost2,366 USD✓2,491 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)37✓39
Housing1,400 USD1,350 USD✓
Utilities136 USD✓224 USD
Food512 USD✓529 USD
Transport93 USD✓161 USD
Healthcare35 USD7 USD✓
Lifestyle119 USD✓137 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate36.2%28.6%✓
Left over each month2,950 USD3,461 USD✓
Average local net salary1,900 USD2,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD1,350 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,500 USD2,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,500 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓58/100
Healthcare84/100✓80/100
Air quality64/10064/100
Public transport92/100✓74/100
Walkability90/100✓80/100
English proficiency58/100100/100✓
Nightlife94/100✓86/100
Family friendliness80/100✓72/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓85 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C10°C✓
Summer high32°C21°C✓
Winter low3°C✓2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,770 h✓1,400 h
Annual rainfall440 mm✓830 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access330 min75 min✓
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/London

Madrid runs about 5% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 126 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Madrid or Manchester cheaper?

Madrid runs about 5% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 126 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Manchester compared with Madrid?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Madrid and $5,953 in Manchester, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Madrid or Manchester?

Madrid scores 76/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Manchester scores 58 and 80. Madrid averages 15°C against 10°C in Manchester.