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Rome vs Manchester

Rome runs about 8% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
Manchester Town Hall seen from Lloyd Street, Manchester, England, UK.
Manchester
$2,491/month · United Kingdom
Mark Andrew. · CC BY 2.0
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Manchester monthly
$2,491
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+8%
Manchester relative to Rome
Rent gap
$100
Manchester costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricRomeManchester
Cost
Total monthly cost2,314 USD✓2,491 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)36✓39
Housing1,250 USD✓1,350 USD
Utilities170 USD✓224 USD
Food572 USD529 USD✓
Transport85 USD✓161 USD
Healthcare32 USD7 USD✓
Lifestyle126 USD✓137 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%28.6%✓
Left over each month2,191 USD3,461 USD✓
Average local net salary1,750 USD2,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD✓1,350 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD✓2,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,800 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety64/100✓58/100
Healthcare80/10080/100
Air quality58/10064/100✓
Public transport66/10074/100✓
Walkability84/100✓80/100
English proficiency44/100100/100✓
Nightlife84/10086/100✓
Family friendliness74/100✓72/100
Median broadband110 Mbps✓85 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature16°C10°C✓
Summer high31°C21°C✓
Winter low4°C✓2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h✓1,400 h
Annual rainfall800 mm✓830 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access45 min✓75 min
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/London

Rome runs about 8% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Rome or Manchester cheaper?

Rome runs about 8% cheaper than Manchester for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Manchester compared with Rome?

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

Which has better quality of life, Rome or Manchester?

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