Rome vs Manchester Cost of Living
Rome (Italy) · Overall index 54.6 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 5% more expensive than Rome.
- Rent in Manchester is 14% more expensive than in Rome.
- Dining out in Manchester is 10% more expensive than in Rome.
| Item | Rome | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +14% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,390 | $1,708 | +23% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $950 | $1,022 | +8% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,595 | $2,649 | +2% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,737 | $2,136 | +23% |
| Groceries | +3% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.86 | $0.92 | +7% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.04 | $2.87 | -6% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.89 | $3.33 | -14% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.78 | $3.32 | -12% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.6 | $11.2 | +6% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.66 | $10.4 | +8% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15 | $15.1 | +1% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.5 | $3.94 | -12% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.36 | $1.37 | +1% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.95 | $3.67 | +24% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.53 | $4.39 | +24% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.12 | $2.22 | +5% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.04 | $2 | -2% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.86 | $2.08 | +12% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.62 | $1.88 | +16% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11 | $10.5 | -5% |
| Transport | 0% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.86 | $1.69 | -9% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $72.7 | $73 | 0% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.59 | $2.89 | +12% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.09 | $1.22 | +12% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.65 | $0.59 | -9% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,025 | $17,866 | -1% |
| Dining out | +10% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.9 | $14.8 | +6% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $69.5 | $87 | +25% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.63 | $8.79 | +15% |
| Cappuccino | $3.41 | $4.09 | +20% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.63 | $2 | +23% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.17 | $4.51 | -13% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.99 | $5.43 | +9% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.31 | $1.27 | -3% |
| Telecom | 0% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $44.2 | $49 | +11% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $54.6 | $46.5 | -15% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.28 | +12% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.9 | $10.4 | -5% |
| Utilities & household | +4% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $127 | $122 | -4% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.17 | +21% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.34 | $3.22 | -4% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1 | $1.09 | +9% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17 | $18 | +6% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $63.2 | $66.4 | +5% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12 | $10.2 | -15% |
| Men's haircut | $25 | $24.6 | -2% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.6 | $20 | +20% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,342 | $1,443 | +8% |
3,130 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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