Madrid vs Manchester Cost of Living
Madrid (Spain) · Overall index 53.8 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 7% more expensive than Madrid.
- Groceries in Manchester is 9% more expensive than in Madrid.
- Rent in Manchester is 8% more expensive than in Madrid.
| Item | Madrid | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +8% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,300 | $1,708 | +31% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,010 | $1,022 | +1% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,924 | $2,649 | -9% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,910 | $2,136 | +12% |
| Groceries | +9% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.95 | $0.92 | -3% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.77 | $2.87 | +4% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.82 | $3.33 | -13% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.63 | $3.32 | -9% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.81 | $11.2 | +27% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $8.46 | $10.4 | +23% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.1 | $15.1 | +25% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.83 | $3.94 | +3% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.46 | $1.37 | -6% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.92 | $3.67 | +26% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.49 | $4.39 | +26% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.98 | $2.22 | +12% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.06 | $2 | -3% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.65 | $2.08 | +26% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.76 | $1.88 | +7% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.85 | $10.5 | +7% |
| Transport | +7% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.65 | $1.69 | +2% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $67.9 | $73 | +8% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.25 | $2.89 | +28% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.06 | $1.22 | +15% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.6 | $0.59 | -2% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,074 | $17,866 | -6% |
| Dining out | +7% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.2 | $14.8 | -9% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $73.4 | $87 | +19% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.61 | $8.79 | +16% |
| Cappuccino | $3.37 | $4.09 | +21% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.61 | $2 | +24% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.04 | $4.51 | -11% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.72 | $5.43 | -5% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.21 | $1.27 | +5% |
| Telecom | +3% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $50.3 | $49 | -3% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.9 | $46.5 | +1% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.28 | +12% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10 | $10.4 | +4% |
| Utilities & household | +5% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $122 | 0% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.17 | +13% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.93 | $3.22 | +10% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.03 | $1.09 | +6% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17.6 | $18 | +2% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $58.6 | $66.4 | +13% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.8 | $10.2 | -14% |
| Men's haircut | $20.6 | $24.6 | +19% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $19 | $20 | +5% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,386 | $1,443 | +4% |
3,050 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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