Cost of Living in Manchester
Summary of cost of living in Manchester, NH, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,516.1$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,256.1$, excluding rent.
- Manchester is 27.9% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Manchester is, on average, 61.5% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.50 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.38 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.54 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.00 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.03 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.67 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.19 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.68 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.54 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.95 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.83 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.70 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.07 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.00 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.79 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.08 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.42 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.16 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.34 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.90 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.05 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.67 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.81 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 34,182.50 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,668.50 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 245.25 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 53.33 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 67.50 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 81.25 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 40.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.50 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ? | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 18,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 44.00 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 45.00 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 111.25 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,766.67 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,500.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,460.80 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,250.50 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 269.30 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 277.56 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,074.15 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.11 | |
Prices in Manchester, New Hampshire
This city had 101 entries in the past 12 months by 4 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Last update: 6 December 2025
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