Nice vs Manchester Cost of Living
Nice (France) · Overall index 55.3 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 4% more expensive than Nice.
- Dining out in Manchester is 7% more expensive than in Nice.
- Rent in Manchester is 6% more expensive than in Nice.
| Item | Nice | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +6% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,392 | $1,708 | +23% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,066 | $1,022 | -4% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,653 | $2,649 | 0% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,967 | $2,136 | +9% |
| Groceries | +3% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.87 | $0.92 | +6% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.8 | $2.87 | +3% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.64 | $3.33 | -9% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.48 | $3.32 | -5% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.1 | $11.2 | +11% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.1 | $10.4 | +3% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.9 | $15.1 | +1% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.56 | $3.94 | +11% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.64 | $1.37 | -16% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.01 | $3.67 | +22% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.56 | $4.39 | +23% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.13 | $2.22 | +4% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.25 | $2 | -11% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.02 | $2.08 | +3% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.66 | $1.88 | +13% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.4 | $10.5 | +1% |
| Transport | 0% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.65 | $1.69 | +2% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74.3 | $73 | -2% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.73 | $2.89 | +6% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $1.22 | 0% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.62 | $0.59 | -5% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,274 | $17,866 | -2% |
| Dining out | +7% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.7 | $14.8 | +1% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $81.7 | $87 | +6% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.6 | $8.79 | +2% |
| Cappuccino | $3.26 | $4.09 | +25% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.79 | $2 | +12% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.32 | $4.51 | +4% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.83 | $5.43 | +12% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.27 | -11% |
| Telecom | +3% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $46.4 | $49 | +6% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $49.9 | $46.5 | -7% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.28 | +12% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.3 | $10.4 | +1% |
| Utilities & household | +3% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $126 | $122 | -3% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.17 | +6% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.67 | $3.22 | -12% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.13 | $1.09 | -4% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $14.7 | $18 | +22% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $53.9 | $66.4 | +23% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.8 | $10.2 | -6% |
| Men's haircut | $24.3 | $24.6 | +1% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.2 | $20 | +16% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,563 | $1,443 | -8% |
3,328 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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