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Paris vs Manchester

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

Boulevard Périphérique vu depuis le boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris.
Paris
$2,676/month · France
Chabe01 · 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
Paris monthly
$2,676
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-7%
Manchester relative to Paris
Rent gap
$200
Paris costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricParisManchester
Cost
Total monthly cost2,676 USD2,491 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4239✓
Housing1,550 USD1,350 USD✓
Utilities181 USD✓224 USD
Food594 USD529 USD✓
Transport125 USD✓161 USD
Healthcare19 USD7 USD✓
Lifestyle124 USD✓137 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,582 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.0%28.6%✓
Left over each month1,906 USD3,461 USD✓
Average local net salary3,100 USD✓2,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,350 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD2,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre13,500 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety60/100✓58/100
Healthcare90/100✓80/100
Air quality58/10064/100✓
Public transport94/100✓74/100
Walkability92/100✓80/100
English proficiency58/100100/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓86/100
Family friendliness76/100✓72/100
Median broadband240 Mbps✓85 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C10°C✓
Summer high26°C21°C✓
Winter low3°C✓2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h✓1,400 h
Annual rainfall640 mm✓830 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access120 min75 min✓
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/ParisEurope/London

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 Paris or Manchester cheaper?

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

What salary do you need in Manchester compared with Paris?

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

Which has better quality of life, Paris or Manchester?

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