Manchester vs Munich Cost of Living
Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5 — Munich (Germany) · Overall index 68.3
Summary
- Overall, Munich is 19% more expensive than Manchester.
- Rent in Munich is 40% more expensive than in Manchester.
- Transport in Munich is 22% more expensive than in Manchester.
| Item | Manchester | Munich | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +40% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,708 | $2,193 | +28% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,022 | $1,526 | +49% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,649 | $4,134 | +56% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,136 | $2,791 | +31% |
| Groceries | +15% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.14 | +24% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.87 | $3.5 | +22% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | $4.26 | +28% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.32 | $4.3 | +30% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $12 | +7% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.4 | $11.3 | +9% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.1 | $15.3 | +1% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.94 | $4.06 | +3% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | $1.83 | +34% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.67 | $3.65 | -1% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.39 | $5.05 | +15% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | $2.57 | +16% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2 | $2.15 | +7% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.08 | $2.3 | +11% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.88 | $2.15 | +14% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $13.1 | +25% |
| Transport | +22% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.69 | $2.13 | +26% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $73 | $101 | +38% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.89 | $2.89 | 0% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $1.52 | +25% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.59 | $0.77 | +31% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,866 | $20,459 | +15% |
| Dining out | +12% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.8 | $19 | +28% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $87 | $83.9 | -4% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.79 | $9.13 | +4% |
| Cappuccino | $4.09 | $3.68 | -10% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $1.86 | -7% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.51 | $5.94 | +32% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.43 | $6.82 | +26% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | $1.77 | +39% |
| Telecom | +9% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49 | $49.2 | 0% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $46.5 | $56 | +20% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.26 | -7% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $13 | +25% |
| Utilities & household | +9% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $134 | +10% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.19 | +12% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.22 | $4 | +24% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.09 | $1.08 | -1% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $18.4 | +2% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $66.4 | $59.5 | -10% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | $11.2 | +10% |
| Men's haircut | $24.6 | $28.9 | +17% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20 | $21.2 | +6% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,443 | $1,832 | +27% |
3,111 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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