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Budapest is 27% cheaper

Budapest
6

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Manchester
0

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
45
Budapest
Cheaper
27 pts cheaper
72
Manchester
Rent
35
Budapest
Cheaper
20 pts cheaper
55
Manchester
Groceries
48
Budapest
Cheaper
47 pts cheaper
95
Manchester
Restaurants
42
Budapest
Cheaper
38 pts cheaper
80
Manchester
Transport
52
Budapest
Cheaper
33 pts cheaper
85
Manchester
Utilities
58
Budapest
Cheaper
32 pts cheaper
90
Manchester

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Manchester to match a Budapest salary

Salary in BudapestEquivalent in ManchesterDifference
£30,000£48,000£18,000 more
£40,000£64,000£24,000 more
£50,000£80,000£30,000 more
£60,000£96,000£36,000 more
£80,000£128,000£48,000 more
£100,000£160,000£60,000 more

Budapest vs Manchester: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 27%. Budapest is the more affordable option.

Rent: Budapest has a rent index of 35, while Manchester has 55.

Average Salaries: Budapest: £1,350/month vs Manchester: £2,600/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Budapest wins 6, while Manchester wins 0.

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