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City Comparison

Madrid is 4% cheaper

Madrid
5

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Manchester
1

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
68
Madrid
Cheaper
4 pts cheaper
72
Manchester
Rent
58
Madrid
3 pts pricier
55
Manchester
Cheaper
Groceries
72
Madrid
Cheaper
23 pts cheaper
95
Manchester
Restaurants
65
Madrid
Cheaper
15 pts cheaper
80
Manchester
Transport
75
Madrid
Cheaper
10 pts cheaper
85
Manchester
Utilities
82
Madrid
Cheaper
8 pts cheaper
90
Manchester

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in MadridEquivalent in ManchesterDifference
£30,000£31,765£1,765 more
£40,000£42,353£2,353 more
£50,000£52,941£2,941 more
£60,000£63,529£3,529 more
£80,000£84,706£4,706 more
£100,000£105,882£5,882 more

Madrid vs Manchester: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 4%. Madrid is the more affordable option.

Rent: Madrid has a rent index of 58, while Manchester has 55.

Average Salaries: Madrid: £1,978/month vs Manchester: £2,600/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Madrid wins 5, while Manchester wins 1.

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