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Manchester vs Athens

Athens runs about 29% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 725 USD a month.

Manchester Town Hall seen from Lloyd Street, Manchester, England, UK.
Manchester
$2,491/month · United Kingdom
Mark Andrew. · CC BY 2.0
View of the Ancient Agora of Athens from Apostolou Pavlou Pedestrian Street on February 16, 2021
Athens
$1,766/month · Greece
George E. Koronaios · CC BY-SA 4.0
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Athens monthly
$1,766
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-29%
Athens relative to Manchester
Rent gap
$600
Manchester costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ManchesterAthens
  • Housing
    Housing: Manchester $1,350, Athens $750. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Food
    Food: Manchester $529, Athens $520. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Transport
    Transport: Manchester $161, Athens $95. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Manchester $224, Athens $183. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Manchester $6.51, Athens $28. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Manchester $137, Athens $114. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Other
    Other: Manchester $85, Athens $75. Cheaper in Athens.
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

MetricManchesterAthens
Cost
Total monthly cost2,491 USD1,766 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3928✓
Housing1,350 USD750 USD✓
Utilities224 USD183 USD✓
Food529 USD520 USD✓
Transport161 USD95 USD✓
Healthcare7 USD✓28 USD
Lifestyle137 USD114 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,267 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓48.8%
Left over each month3,461 USD✓2,501 USD
Average local net salary2,600 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,400 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety58/10066/100✓
Healthcare80/100✓72/100
Air quality64/100✓52/100
Public transport74/100✓72/100
Walkability80/10080/100
English proficiency100/100✓64/100
Nightlife86/10088/100✓
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband85 Mbps90 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓19°C
Summer high21°C✓33°C
Winter low2°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,400 h2,850 h✓
Annual rainfall830 mm400 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access75 min30 min✓
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Athens

Athens runs about 29% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 725 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Manchester or Athens cheaper?

Athens runs about 29% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 725 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Athens compared with Manchester?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in Manchester and $4,267 in Athens, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Manchester or Athens?

Manchester scores 58/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Athens scores 66 and 72. Manchester averages 10°C against 19°C in Athens.