Thessaloniki vs Manchester Cost of Living
Thessaloniki (Greece) · Overall index 40.1 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 43% more expensive than Thessaloniki.
- Rent in Manchester is 85% more expensive than in Thessaloniki.
- Transport in Manchester is 41% more expensive than in Thessaloniki.
| Item | Thessaloniki | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +85% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $894 | $1,708 | +91% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $591 | $1,022 | +73% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,639 | $2,649 | +62% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $977 | $2,136 | +119% |
| Groceries | +38% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.69 | $0.92 | +33% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.41 | $2.87 | +19% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.5 | $3.33 | +33% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.58 | $3.32 | +29% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.91 | $11.2 | +42% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.12 | $10.4 | +46% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.46 | $15.1 | +60% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.2 | $3.94 | +23% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.08 | $1.37 | +27% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.29 | $3.67 | +60% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.72 | $4.39 | +61% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.84 | $2.22 | +21% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.36 | $2 | +47% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.38 | $2.08 | +51% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.22 | $1.88 | +54% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.6 | $10.5 | +22% |
| Transport | +41% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.13 | $1.69 | +50% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $57.2 | $73 | +28% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | $2.89 | +61% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.86 | $1.22 | +42% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.43 | $0.59 | +37% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,900 | $17,866 | +29% |
| Dining out | +40% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.2 | $14.8 | +32% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $63.1 | $87 | +38% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.84 | $8.79 | +51% |
| Cappuccino | $2.52 | $4.09 | +62% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.3 | $2 | +54% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.41 | $4.51 | +32% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.92 | $5.43 | +39% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $1.27 | +14% |
| Telecom | +20% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $39.7 | $49 | +23% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42.7 | $46.5 | +9% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.28 | +56% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.99 | $10.4 | +4% |
| Utilities & household | +38% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $94.2 | $122 | +30% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.17 | +42% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.54 | $3.22 | +27% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.89 | $1.09 | +22% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.8 | $18 | +41% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.9 | $66.4 | +51% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8 | $10.2 | +27% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $24.6 | +59% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.6 | $20 | +47% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,030 | $1,443 | +40% |
3,160 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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