Cost of living in Manchester is very similar to Sankt Polten (without rent).
Rent in Manchester is 95% more expensive than in Sankt Polten.
Cost of living including rent in Manchester is 48% higher than in Sankt Polten.
Food in Manchester is 5% more expensive than in Sankt Polten.
Transport in Manchester is 18% cheaper than in Sankt Polten.
| Manchester | Sankt Polten | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Manchester | Sankt Polten | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.5 $ | 78 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.99 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.79 $ | 4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.42 $ | 3.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.38 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.08 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.13 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.22 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.9 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.42 $ | 7.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.02 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.8 $ | 47.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ | 22.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 145 $ | 123 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.2 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.02 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.14 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 2.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 218 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
183 $ | 332 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
85.1 $ | 34.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,376 $ | 549 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,134 $ | 993 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,669 $ | 747 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,591 $ | 1,364 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,002 $ | 5,602 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,533 $ | 4,192 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,398 $ | 2,791 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.27 % | 3.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.4 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.6 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Haircut | 18.8 $ | 20.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.2 $ | 95.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.7 $ | 95 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,386 $ | 428 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,172 $ | 10,909 $ |