Move to Manchester
United Kingdom · Expat Guide for Tech Workers
Rent (1BR)
$1,100
Rent (2BR)
$1,500
Transport
$85/mo
Expat Community
3/5
🌟 Why Manchester?
- ✓ Rapidly growing tech scene with lower costs than London
- ✓ Rich cultural heritage: music (Oasis, The Smiths), football, art
- ✓ Friendly northern culture with excellent nightlife
- ✓ MediaCity hub for media and creative industries
🏠 Best Neighborhoods
Northern Quarter
Creative, indie shops, street art, live music
$1,200/mo
Ancoats
Regenerated, trendy, excellent restaurants
$1,300/mo
Didsbury
Leafy suburban, cafes, family-friendly
$1,000/mo
Salford Quays
MediaCity, waterfront, BBC and ITV studios
$1,100/mo
✈ Airport
MAN (Manchester Airport)
☔ Weather
Rainy and mild (2-20C). Overcast frequently. Milder winters than expected.
🎓 Schools
Several options available
💻 Coworking
Growing (WeWork, Huckletree, Colony)
✅ First Week Checklist
- Get a contactless bank card for Metrolink trams and buses
- Register with a local GP for NHS access
- Explore the Northern Quarter for food and nightlife
- Get a Bee Network app for public transport planning
- Join Manchester Digital for tech networking
🏗 Top Industries
Tech
Media
Finance
Digital Creative