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Manchester vs Madrid

Madrid runs about 5% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 126 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
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
Zarateman · CC0
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Madrid monthly
$2,366
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-5%
Madrid relative to Manchester
Rent gap
$50
Madrid costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ManchesterMadrid
  • Housing
    Housing: Manchester $1,350, Madrid $1,400. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Food
    Food: Manchester $529, Madrid $512. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Transport
    Transport: Manchester $161, Madrid $93. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Manchester $224, Madrid $136. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Manchester $6.51, Madrid $35. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Manchester $137, Madrid $119. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Other
    Other: Manchester $85, Madrid $72. 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

MetricManchesterMadrid
Cost
Total monthly cost2,491 USD2,366 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3937✓
Housing1,350 USD✓1,400 USD
Utilities224 USD136 USD✓
Food529 USD512 USD✓
Transport161 USD93 USD✓
Healthcare7 USD✓35 USD
Lifestyle137 USD119 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,316 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓36.2%
Left over each month3,461 USD✓2,950 USD
Average local net salary2,600 USD✓1,900 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓1,400 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,400 USD✓2,500 USD
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓6,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety58/10076/100✓
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality64/10064/100
Public transport74/10092/100✓
Walkability80/10090/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓58/100
Nightlife86/10094/100✓
Family friendliness72/10080/100✓
Median broadband85 Mbps220 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓15°C
Summer high21°C✓32°C
Winter low2°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,400 h2,770 h✓
Annual rainfall830 mm440 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access75 min✓330 min
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Madrid

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 Manchester or Madrid cheaper?

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

What salary do you need in Madrid compared with Manchester?

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

Which has better quality of life, Manchester or Madrid?

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