Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to Japan
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| Food in Isle of Man is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (¥1,065) | ¥1,001 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £12 (¥1,597) | ¥722 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.17 (¥555) | ¥446 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.08 (¥144) | ¥214 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.90 (¥652) | ¥289 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.09 (¥278) | ¥501 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 (¥824) | ¥1,246 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.47 (¥329) | ¥640 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.95 (¥260) | ¥381 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.03 (¥270) | ¥260 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (¥1,310) | ¥1,652 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (¥252) | ¥221 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.27 (¥168) | ¥277 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,000 (¥133,069) | ¥182,340 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £800 (¥106,455) | ¥121,270 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £100 (¥13,307) | ¥15,948 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £800 (¥106,455) | ¥127,445 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £650 (¥86,495) | ¥86,552 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £245 (¥32,559) | ¥11,000 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (¥3,061) | ¥3,835 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £200 (¥26,614) | ¥39,892 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £160 (¥21,247) | ¥10,465 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (¥810) | ¥749 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (¥1,518) | ¥2,162 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (¥9,315) | ¥6,528 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £52 (¥6,875) | ¥4,644 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 (¥8,816) | ¥7,685 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 (¥10,424) | ¥13,013 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (¥2,129,106) | ¥2,936,380 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (¥185) | ¥142 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £46 (¥6,090) | ¥9,348 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.30 (¥706) | ¥1,406 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.79 (¥638) | ¥929 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6 (¥849) | ¥554 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.10 (¥413) | ¥669 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.50 (¥333) | ¥525 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (¥266) | ¥206 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.80 (¥373) | ¥238 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (¥1,996) | ¥2,654 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (¥5,323) | ¥3,275 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (¥2,395) | ¥3,323 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 (¥8,017) | ¥16,766 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (¥7,319) | ¥5,924 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (¥1,023) | ¥806 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 (¥474) | ¥520 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 (¥504) | ¥510 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £382 (¥50,851) | ¥47,822 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 (¥39) | ¥26 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (¥5,988) | ¥8,220 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (¥1,280) | ¥491 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,116 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 7% cheaper than in Japan
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