Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to India
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Food | + 126% | |||
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Food in Isle of Man is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
Isle of Man | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (₨748) | ₨411 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (₨920) | ₨361 | + 155% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.95 (₨339) | ₨182 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.45 (₨167) | ₨62 | + 169% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.00 (₨460) | ₨102 | + 353% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.35 (₨385) | ₨44 | + 785% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.83 (₨671) | ₨243 | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (₨288) | ₨186 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.77 (₨204) | ₨41 | + 404% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (₨245) | ₨163 | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₨895) | ₨913 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 (₨243) | ₨91 | + 165% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (₨80) | ₨39 | + 105% | |
Housing | + 285% | |||
Housing in Isle of Man is 285% more expensive than in India | ||||
Isle of Man | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £880 (₨101,278) | ₨42,588 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,300 (₨264,640) | ₨26,752 | + 889% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (₨17,259) | ₨5,123 | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,000 (₨115,061) | ₨28,833 | + 299% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £680 (₨78,241) | ₨17,547 | + 346% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £120 (₨13,807) | ₨4,724 | + 192% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (₨4,602) | ₨652 | + 606% | |
40” flat screen tv | £199 (₨22,897) | ₨26,371 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (₨11,391) | ₨11,993 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (₨518) | ₨484 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 (₨2,080) | ₨604 | + 244% | |
Clothes | + 159% | |||
Clothes in Isle of Man is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
Isle of Man | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (₨9,205) | ₨2,322 | + 296% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (₨5,753) | ₨2,519 | + 128% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 (₨5,178) | ₨3,978 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (₨7,479) | ₨2,853 | + 162% | |
Transportation | + 156% | |||
Transportation in Isle of Man is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
Isle of Man | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £44,975 (₨5,174,860) | ₨1,528,690 | + 239% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (₨171) | ₨104 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (₨5,178) | ₨1,661 | + 212% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Isle of Man is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
Isle of Man | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (₨771) | ₨100 | + 674% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.70 (₨541) | ₨233 | + 132% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,257 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.50 (₨518) | ₨329 | + 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.13 (₨360) | ₨243 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 (₨552) | ₨283 | + 95% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 (₨238) | ₨189 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £3.50 (₨403) | ₨89 | + 351% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (₨2,187) | ₨307 | + 611% | |
Entertainment | + 174% | |||
Entertainment in Isle of Man is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
Isle of Man | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (₨3,839) | ₨1,365 | + 181% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £28 (₨3,222) | ₨545 | + 491% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (₨17,259) | ₨1,704 | + 913% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £80 (₨9,205) | ₨2,328 | + 295% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £18 (₨2,071) | ₨865 | + 139% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (₨345) | ₨261 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.66 (₨651) | ₨203 | + 221% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 (₨45,909) | ₨43,773 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (₨19) | ₨8 | + 130% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (₨4,372) | ₨1,536 | + 185% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (₨1,151) | ₨249 | + 362% | |
TOTAL | + 178% |

These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 178% more expensive than in India
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