Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to China
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (63元) | 42元 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (78元) | 36元 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.95 (29元) | 15元 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.45 (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.00 (39元) | 16元 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.35 (33元) | 11元 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.83 (57元) | 50元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (24元) | 16元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.77 (17元) | 7元 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (21元) | 7元 | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (76元) | 94元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 (21元) | 9元 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £880 (8,579元) | 12,689元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £750 (7,310元) | 5,937元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (1,462元) | 450元 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,000 (9,747元) | 6,875元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £680 (6,628元) | 3,656元 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £120 (1,170元) | 296元 | + 295% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (390元) | 100元 | + 291% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (2,924元) | 1,460元 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (965元) | 553元 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (44元) | 43元 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 (176元) | 55元 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (780元) | 418元 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (487元) | 296元 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 (439元) | 553元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (634元) | 705元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 106% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £44,975 (438,351元) | 148,726元 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (15元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (439元) | 228元 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is about the same as in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (65元) | 51元 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.70 (46元) | 84元 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.50 (44元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.13 (30元) | 57元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 (47元) | 25元 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 (20元) | 7元 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £3.50 (34元) | 13元 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 (195元) | 85元 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (325元) | 178元 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £28 (273元) | 109元 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (1,462元) | 1,179元 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £80 (780元) | 320元 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £18 (175元) | 81元 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (29元) | 28元 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.66 (55元) | 15元 | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 (3,889元) | 3,924元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (1.62元) | 0.34元 | + 384% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (370元) | 414元 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (121元) | 25元 | + 385% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 770 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 73% more expensive than in China
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