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Manchester vs Milan

Manchester runs about 8% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 205 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
Vista di un prato dei Giardini pubblici Indro Montanelli, Milano, Italia - 30 Ottobre 2015.
Milan
$2,696/month · Italy
Alessandro Perazzoli · CC BY-SA 4.0
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+8%
Milan relative to Manchester
Rent gap
$200
Milan costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ManchesterMilan
  • Housing
    Housing: Manchester $1,350, Milan $1,550. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Food
    Food: Manchester $529, Milan $618. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Transport
    Transport: Manchester $161, Milan $93. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Manchester $224, Milan $177. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Manchester $6.51, Milan $34. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Manchester $137, Milan $139. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Other
    Other: Manchester $85, Milan $85. 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

MetricManchesterMilan
Cost
Total monthly cost2,491 USD✓2,696 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)39✓42
Housing1,350 USD✓1,550 USD
Utilities224 USD177 USD✓
Food529 USD✓618 USD
Transport161 USD93 USD✓
Healthcare7 USD✓34 USD
Lifestyle137 USD✓139 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,505 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓45.9%
Left over each month3,461 USD✓1,809 USD
Average local net salary2,600 USD✓2,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,400 USD✓2,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓9,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety58/10062/100✓
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality64/100✓52/100
Public transport74/10082/100✓
Walkability80/10088/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓54/100
Nightlife86/10088/100✓
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband85 Mbps130 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓13°C
Summer high21°C✓29°C
Winter low2°C✓0°C
Sunshine hours per year1,400 h1,980 h✓
Annual rainfall830 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access75 min✓110 min
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Rome

Manchester runs about 8% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 205 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Manchester or Milan cheaper?

Manchester runs about 8% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 205 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Milan compared with Manchester?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in Manchester and $4,505 in Milan, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Manchester or Milan?

Manchester scores 58/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Milan scores 62 and 84. Manchester averages 10°C against 13°C in Milan.