Cost of living in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 84% more expensive than in Częstochowa (Poland)
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 111% more expensive than in Częstochowa (Poland) | ||||
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Douglas, Isle of Man | Częstochowa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (52 zł) | 23 zł | + 125% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (37 zł) | 21 zł | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.96 (20 zł) | 9 zł | + 110% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.23 (6 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 106% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.89 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.15 (11 zł) | 4.22 zł | + 155% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.60 (28 zł) | 10 zł | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.21 (11 zł) | 4.21 zł | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.47 (7 zł) | 2.03 zł | + 262% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (10 zł) | 3.06 zł | + 224% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (44 zł) | 23 zł | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (10 zł) | 5.69 zł | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (4.65 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 57% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 83% more expensive than in Częstochowa (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,146 (5,719 zł) | 2,195 zł | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £880 (4,389 zł) | 1,785 zł | + 146% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £193 (964 zł) | 553 zł | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £967 (4,822 zł) | 3,500 zł | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £722 (3,600 zł) | 1,253 zł | + 187% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £98 (489 zł) | 600 zł | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £32 (159 zł) | 58 zł | + 175% | |
40” flat screen tv | £376 (1,874 zł) | 2,167 zł | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £101 (506 zł) | 312 zł | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (33 zł) | 40 zł | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (78 zł) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is about the same as in Częstochowa (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (401 zł) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £40 (201 zł) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (363 zł) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (365 zł) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 128% | |||
Transportation in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 128% more expensive than in Częstochowa (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,083 (100,200 zł) | 82,818 zł | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (7 zł) | 5.59 zł | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (277 zł) | 74 zł | + 272% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (89 zł) | 35 zł | + 151% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is about the same as in Częstochowa (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.35 (22 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.09 (20 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.40 (22 zł) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.62 (13 zł) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.28 (16 zł) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 (10 zł) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £2.38 (12 zł) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (90 zł) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 13% more expensive than in Częstochowa (Poland) | ||||
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Douglas, Isle of Man | Częstochowa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (158 zł) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (91 zł) | 43 zł | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (370 zł) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (306 zł) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (45 zł) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.09 (15 zł) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.57 (23 zł) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £386 (1,926 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.22 (1.11 zł) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (213 zł) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (55 zł) | 15 zł | + 269% | |
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TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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