Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to Japan
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (¥2,746) | ¥1,023 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (¥1,304) | ¥714 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £6 (¥1,050) | ¥519 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.47 (¥257) | ¥198 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.17 (¥726) | ¥315 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.35 (¥583) | ¥629 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.83 (¥1,014) | ¥962 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (¥435) | ¥902 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.77 (¥309) | ¥574 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (¥371) | ¥285 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (¥1,353) | ¥1,252 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 (¥367) | ¥179 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (¥120) | ¥206 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,500 (¥260,890) | ¥306,878 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,100 (¥191,319) | ¥171,772 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £350 (¥60,874) | ¥28,417 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,100 (¥191,319) | ¥157,603 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £850 (¥147,838) | ¥82,713 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £200 (¥34,785) | ¥24,082 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £58 (¥10,018) | ¥4,709 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £249 (¥43,308) | ¥47,482 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (¥17,219) | ¥32,093 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (¥783) | ¥1,313 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 (¥3,070) | ¥1,878 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (¥13,914) | ¥6,136 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (¥8,696) | ¥5,199 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 (¥7,827) | ¥8,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (¥11,305) | ¥13,588 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 20% 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 (¥7,822,353) | ¥2,700,660 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.67 (¥290) | ¥165 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (¥7,827) | ¥10,143 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (¥1,165) | ¥2,497 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.70 (¥817) | ¥1,967 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.50 (¥783) | ¥650 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.13 (¥544) | ¥938 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 (¥835) | ¥702 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 (¥359) | ¥216 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £3.50 (¥609) | ¥216 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £32 (¥5,566) | ¥4,060 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Isle of Man | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (¥5,804) | ¥4,579 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £28 (¥4,870) | ¥3,600 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (¥26,089) | ¥4,000 | + 552% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £80 (¥13,914) | ¥5,999 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £18 (¥3,131) | ¥954 | + 228% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (¥522) | ¥472 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.00 (¥870) | ¥583 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 (¥69,397) | ¥67,950 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (¥29) | ¥52 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (¥6,609) | ¥9,405 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (¥2,163) | ¥592 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 815 prices entered by 108 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 25% more expensive than in Japan
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