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Manchester vs Paris

Manchester runs about 7% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 185 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
Boulevard Périphérique vu depuis le boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris.
Paris
$2,676/month · France
Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Paris monthly
$2,676
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+7%
Paris relative to Manchester
Rent gap
$200
Paris costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ManchesterParis
  • Housing
    Housing: Manchester $1,350, Paris $1,550. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Food
    Food: Manchester $529, Paris $594. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Transport
    Transport: Manchester $161, Paris $125. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Manchester $224, Paris $181. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Manchester $6.51, Paris $19. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Manchester $137, Paris $124. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Other
    Other: Manchester $85, Paris $83. Cheaper in Paris.
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

MetricManchesterParis
Cost
Total monthly cost2,491 USD✓2,676 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)39✓42
Housing1,350 USD✓1,550 USD
Utilities224 USD181 USD✓
Food529 USD✓594 USD
Transport161 USD125 USD✓
Healthcare7 USD✓19 USD
Lifestyle137 USD124 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,582 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓45.0%
Left over each month3,461 USD✓1,906 USD
Average local net salary2,600 USD3,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,400 USD✓3,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓13,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety58/10060/100✓
Healthcare80/10090/100✓
Air quality64/100✓58/100
Public transport74/10094/100✓
Walkability80/10092/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓58/100
Nightlife86/10092/100✓
Family friendliness72/10076/100✓
Median broadband85 Mbps240 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓13°C
Summer high21°C✓26°C
Winter low2°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,400 h1,660 h✓
Annual rainfall830 mm640 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access75 min✓120 min
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Paris

Manchester runs about 7% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 185 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Manchester or Paris cheaper?

Manchester runs about 7% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 185 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Paris compared with Manchester?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in Manchester and $4,582 in Paris, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Manchester or Paris?

Manchester scores 58/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Paris scores 60 and 90. Manchester averages 10°C against 13°C in Paris.