Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to China
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (141元) | 46元 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (67元) | 40元 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £6 (54元) | 16元 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.47 (13元) | 18元 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.17 (37元) | 19元 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.35 (30元) | 11元 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.83 (52元) | 63元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (22元) | 15元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.77 (16元) | 6元 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (19元) | 7元 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (70元) | 118元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 (19元) | 8元 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (6元) | 16元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,500 (13,405元) | 15,059元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,100 (9,830元) | 9,006元 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £350 (3,128元) | 421元 | + 642% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,100 (9,830元) | 7,547元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £850 (7,596元) | 4,347元 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £200 (1,787元) | 262元 | + 582% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £58 (515元) | 115元 | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £249 (2,225元) | 1,143元 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (885元) | 589元 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (40元) | 39元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 (158元) | 51元 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (715元) | 529元 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (447元) | 248元 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 (402元) | 626元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (581元) | 828元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 98% 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 (401,919元) | 161,247元 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.67 (15元) | 9元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (402元) | 204元 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (60元) | 39元 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.70 (42元) | 27元 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 391元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.50 (40元) | 53元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.13 (28元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 (43元) | 34元 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 (18元) | 13元 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £3.50 (31元) | 15元 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £32 (286元) | 74元 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Isle of Man | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (298元) | 265元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £28 (250元) | 110元 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (1,340元) | 1,294元 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £80 (715元) | 348元 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £18 (161元) | 79元 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (27元) | 29元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.00 (45元) | 18元 | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 (3,566元) | 3,321元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (1.49元) | 0.20元 | + 645% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (340元) | 410元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (111元) | 24元 | + 360% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,412 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 68% more expensive than in China
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