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Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (¥1,534) | ¥1,034 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 (¥1,165) | ¥720 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.17 (¥606) | ¥464 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.08 (¥157) | ¥200 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.92 (¥279) | ¥271 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.17 (¥316) | ¥640 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 (¥900) | ¥915 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.47 (¥359) | ¥613 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.95 (¥284) | ¥420 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.03 (¥295) | ¥267 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (¥1,432) | ¥1,604 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.90 (¥276) | ¥209 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.27 (¥184) | ¥200 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,398 (¥203,301) | ¥256,284 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £833 (¥121,201) | ¥116,029 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £333 (¥48,489) | ¥23,252 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,197 (¥174,155) | ¥120,733 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £660 (¥96,063) | ¥82,119 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥11,573 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £27 (¥3,875) | ¥4,112 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £440 (¥64,011) | ¥63,696 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £160 (¥23,227) | ¥16,934 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (¥885) | ¥730 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (¥1,659) | ¥1,567 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 (¥10,183) | ¥5,970 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £52 (¥7,516) | ¥3,940 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 (¥9,637) | ¥8,357 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 (¥11,395) | ¥12,795 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (¥2,327,495) | ¥2,848,210 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.07 (¥156) | ¥147 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £46 (¥6,658) | ¥12,471 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.30 (¥772) | ¥1,279 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.79 (¥697) | ¥1,179 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (¥7,273) | ¥5,268 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £6 (¥928) | ¥643 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.10 (¥451) | ¥726 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.50 (¥364) | ¥490 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (¥291) | ¥144 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.80 (¥408) | ¥208 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (¥2,182) | ¥2,754 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (¥5,819) | ¥4,233 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (¥2,618) | ¥3,266 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 (¥8,764) | ¥10,578 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (¥8,910) | ¥8,596 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (¥1,118) | ¥947 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 (¥518) | ¥488 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 (¥551) | ¥533 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £382 (¥55,590) | ¥56,871 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 (¥42) | ¥57 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (¥5,312) | ¥9,818 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (¥1,399) | ¥464 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,682 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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