Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to Japan
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (¥1,227) | ¥1,023 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (¥1,510) | ¥790 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.95 (¥557) | ¥521 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.45 (¥274) | ¥225 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.00 (¥755) | ¥319 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.35 (¥632) | ¥564 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.83 (¥1,100) | ¥1,287 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (¥472) | ¥611 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.77 (¥335) | ¥399 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (¥402) | ¥307 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (¥1,469) | ¥1,236 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 (¥398) | ¥203 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (¥131) | ¥177 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £900 (¥169,865) | ¥365,978 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £750 (¥141,554) | ¥174,960 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (¥28,311) | ¥20,112 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,000 (¥188,738) | ¥167,408 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £680 (¥128,342) | ¥105,023 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £120 (¥22,649) | ¥13,280 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (¥7,550) | ¥4,420 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (¥56,622) | ¥61,842 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (¥18,685) | ¥10,283 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (¥849) | ¥1,221 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 (¥3,412) | ¥2,588 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 61% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (¥15,099) | ¥8,396 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (¥9,437) | ¥5,233 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 (¥8,493) | ¥9,426 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (¥12,268) | ¥12,490 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £44,975 (¥8,488,509) | ¥3,004,620 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (¥281) | ¥167 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (¥8,493) | ¥8,534 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (¥1,265) | ¥1,575 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.70 (¥887) | ¥2,993 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.50 (¥849) | ¥1,337 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.13 (¥590) | ¥948 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 (¥906) | ¥622 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 (¥390) | ¥248 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £3.50 (¥661) | ¥204 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 (¥3,775) | ¥4,086 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (¥6,298) | ¥5,118 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £28 (¥5,285) | ¥3,882 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (¥28,311) | ¥9,078 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £80 (¥15,099) | ¥7,916 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £18 (¥3,397) | ¥1,898 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (¥566) | ¥526 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.66 (¥1,068) | ¥631 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 (¥75,307) | ¥35,175 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (¥31) | ¥52 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (¥7,172) | ¥9,541 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (¥2,347) | ¥578 | + 306% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 850 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 17% more expensive than in Japan
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