A Manchester renter has discovered it’s cheaper to live in a 5-star all-inclusive resort than his city centre flat.
Josh Kerr shared the revelation in a viral TikTok viral video which has since racked up almost 530,000 views.
The TikToker, who pays £950 a month for his city centre apartment, discovered it would cost him just £938 to book an all-inclusive resort in Turkey for 28 nights – flights included.
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In the viral video, he said: “I’ve just found out it’s cheaper to live at a 5-star all-inclusive resort than it is to live in Manchester.
“So I’ve gone on On The Beach and I’ve searched from Manchester, April 1 because why not, 28 nights, one adult.
“Search all-inclusive, set it from ‘low price’ first, and look at that – are you kidding? Five-star hotel as well. Hold luggage included, so they’re not going to include a stupid price on getting the hold luggage included. 20kg and fast-track security, what more could you want?”
Josh’s search brought him to Xoria Deluxe Resort in Antalya, which would set him back £938 for a direct flight from Manchester and a 28-night stay.
“And I’m here living in rainy Manchester,” he said in the video, showing his camera out the window. “Look at this geezer, he’s got him umbrella out. I won’t need that in Turkey when I’m at a 5-star resort.”
Manchester is the most expensive borough in Greater Manchester to rent, with the average cost likely driven up by sky-high rental prices across the city centre.
Anyone wanting to rent in the area can expect to pay an average of £1,163 per month, according to the latest figures from Zoopla. Council tax band A would also set residents back £1,312.99 for the 23/24 year while band G would be £3,282.50.
“Even looking at the gaff, it’s a 5-star hotel,” Josh added. “I mean, that looks pretty bog-standard to me, it’s decent – that for £900 a month.
“I’m not being funny right, but I pay £950 for my rent, bills, council tax and that. Here, you get breakfast, lunch, evening meals, drinks, snacks and a gaff. What are we doing in England?”
One user commented saying: “So does WFH now mean work from holiday?”
Another said: “I work online. I could totally do that” while another added: “Remote working looking even more attractive.”
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