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Manchester vs Berlin

Manchester runs about 21% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 520 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
Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,011/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Berlin monthly
$3,011
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+21%
Berlin relative to Manchester
Rent gap
$100
Berlin costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ManchesterBerlin
  • Housing
    Housing: Manchester $1,350, Berlin $1,450. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Food
    Food: Manchester $529, Berlin $558. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Transport
    Transport: Manchester $161, Berlin $195. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Manchester $224, Berlin $245. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Manchester $6.51, Berlin $327. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Manchester $137, Berlin $120. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Manchester $85, Berlin $116. Cheaper in Manchester.
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

MetricManchesterBerlin
Cost
Total monthly cost2,491 USD✓3,011 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)39✓47
Housing1,350 USD✓1,450 USD
Utilities224 USD✓245 USD
Food529 USD✓558 USD
Transport161 USD✓195 USD
Healthcare7 USD✓327 USD
Lifestyle137 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,965 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓40.4%
Left over each month3,461 USD✓1,954 USD
Average local net salary2,600 USD2,700 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓1,450 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,400 USD✓2,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓7,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety58/10068/100✓
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality64/10070/100✓
Public transport74/10090/100✓
Walkability80/10088/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓78/100
Nightlife86/10094/100✓
Family friendliness72/10078/100✓
Median broadband85 Mbps140 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓11°C
Summer high21°C✓25°C
Winter low2°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year1,400 h1,630 h✓
Annual rainfall830 mm570 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access75 min✓None nearby
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Berlin

Manchester runs about 21% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 520 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Manchester or Berlin cheaper?

Manchester runs about 21% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 520 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Berlin compared with Manchester?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in Manchester and $4,965 in Berlin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Manchester or Berlin?

Manchester scores 58/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Berlin scores 68 and 84. Manchester averages 10°C against 11°C in Berlin.