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Manchester vs Rome

Rome runs about 7% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 178 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
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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-7%
Rome relative to Manchester
Rent gap
$100
Manchester costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ManchesterRome
  • Housing
    Housing: Manchester $1,350, Rome $1,250. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Food
    Food: Manchester $529, Rome $572. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Transport
    Transport: Manchester $161, Rome $85. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Manchester $224, Rome $170. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Manchester $6.51, Rome $32. Cheaper in Manchester.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Manchester $137, Rome $126. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Other
    Other: Manchester $85, Rome $79. Cheaper in Rome.
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

MetricManchesterRome
Cost
Total monthly cost2,491 USD2,314 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3936✓
Housing1,350 USD1,250 USD✓
Utilities224 USD170 USD✓
Food529 USD✓572 USD
Transport161 USD85 USD✓
Healthcare7 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle137 USD126 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✓2,191 USD
Average local net salary2,600 USD✓1,750 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD1,250 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,400 USD2,300 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓6,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety58/10064/100✓
Healthcare80/10080/100
Air quality64/100✓58/100
Public transport74/100✓66/100
Walkability80/10084/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓44/100
Nightlife86/100✓84/100
Family friendliness72/10074/100✓
Median broadband85 Mbps110 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓16°C
Summer high21°C✓31°C
Winter low2°C4°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,400 h2,470 h✓
Annual rainfall830 mm800 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access75 min45 min✓
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Rome

Rome runs about 7% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Manchester or Rome cheaper?

Rome runs about 7% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Rome compared with Manchester?

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

Which has better quality of life, Manchester or Rome?

Manchester scores 58/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Rome scores 64 and 80. Manchester averages 10°C against 16°C in Rome.