Cost of Living in Manchester
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Manchester, United Kingdom.
Overall, the cost of living in Manchester is below the New York City baseline (composite index 55 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)46
Groceries index62
Dining out index58
Transport index52
Utilities index58
Median annual salary$34,000
Minimum wage$14.60/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,100
Est. monthly healthcare premium$0
YoY inflation3.4%
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