Manchester vs New York Cost of Living
Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 74% more expensive than Manchester.
- Rent in New York is 162% more expensive than in Manchester.
- Transport in New York is 64% more expensive than in Manchester.
| Item | Manchester | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +162% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,708 | $4,328 | +153% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,022 | $2,796 | +174% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,649 | $7,980 | +201% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,136 | $4,915 | +130% |
| Groceries | +51% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.48 | +61% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.87 | $4.03 | +40% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | $5.54 | +66% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.32 | $5.18 | +56% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $16.5 | +47% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.4 | $13.6 | +31% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.1 | $22.8 | +51% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.94 | $6.73 | +71% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | $2.56 | +87% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.67 | $5.31 | +45% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.39 | $6.04 | +38% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | $3.01 | +36% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2 | $3.09 | +54% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.08 | $2.85 | +37% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.88 | $2.81 | +49% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $17 | +62% |
| Transport | +64% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.69 | $2.75 | +63% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $73 | $145 | +99% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.89 | $4.13 | +43% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $2.06 | +69% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.59 | $0.93 | +58% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,866 | $29,178 | +63% |
| Dining out | +61% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.8 | $25.5 | +72% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $87 | $140 | +61% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.79 | $12.7 | +44% |
| Cappuccino | $4.09 | $5.58 | +36% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $3.23 | +62% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.51 | $8.19 | +82% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.43 | $8.34 | +54% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | $2.48 | +95% |
| Telecom | +38% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49 | $64.2 | +31% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $46.5 | $66.9 | +44% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.38 | +36% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $14.9 | +43% |
| Utilities & household | +47% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $173 | +42% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.25 | +47% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.22 | $4.81 | +49% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.09 | $1.75 | +61% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $23.6 | +31% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $66.4 | $94.7 | +43% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | $16.6 | +63% |
| Men's haircut | $24.6 | $36.8 | +50% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20 | $25.1 | +26% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,443 | $2,473 | +71% |
3,115 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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