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Milan vs Manchester

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

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 Town Hall seen from Lloyd Street, Manchester, England, UK.
Manchester
$2,491/month · United Kingdom
Mark Andrew. · CC BY 2.0
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-8%
Manchester relative to Milan
Rent gap
$200
Milan costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricMilanManchester
Cost
Total monthly cost2,696 USD2,491 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4239✓
Housing1,550 USD1,350 USD✓
Utilities177 USD✓224 USD
Food618 USD529 USD✓
Transport93 USD✓161 USD
Healthcare34 USD7 USD✓
Lifestyle139 USD137 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%28.6%✓
Left over each month1,809 USD3,461 USD✓
Average local net salary2,100 USD2,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,350 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,900 USD2,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety62/100✓58/100
Healthcare84/100✓80/100
Air quality52/10064/100✓
Public transport82/100✓74/100
Walkability88/100✓80/100
English proficiency54/100100/100✓
Nightlife88/100✓86/100
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband130 Mbps✓85 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C10°C✓
Summer high29°C21°C✓
Winter low0°C2°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,980 h✓1,400 h
Annual rainfall1000 mm830 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access110 min75 min✓
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/London

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 Milan or Manchester cheaper?

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

What salary do you need in Manchester compared with Milan?

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

Which has better quality of life, Milan or Manchester?

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