Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Isle of Man is 14% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Isle of Man | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (kr 213) | kr 212 | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (kr 101) | kr 128 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £6 (kr 82) | kr 77 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.47 (kr 20) | kr 23 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.17 (kr 56) | kr 51 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.35 (kr 45) | kr 49 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.83 (kr 79) | kr 63 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (kr 34) | kr 32 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.77 (kr 24) | kr 22 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (kr 29) | kr 34 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (kr 105) | kr 171 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 (kr 28) | kr 35 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (kr 9) | kr 32 | - 71% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Isle of Man is 5% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Isle of Man | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,500 (kr 20,263) | kr 22,612 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,100 (kr 14,859) | kr 17,353 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £350 (kr 4,728) | kr 2,587 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,100 (kr 14,859) | kr 15,157 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £850 (kr 11,482) | kr 11,766 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £200 (kr 2,702) | kr 2,594 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £58 (kr 778) | kr 471 | + 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | £249 (kr 3,364) | kr 4,608 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (kr 1,337) | kr 1,871 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (kr 61) | kr 92 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 (kr 244) | kr 295 | - 17% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Isle of Man is 12% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Isle of Man | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (kr 1,081) | kr 951 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (kr 675) | kr 479 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 (kr 608) | kr 1,081 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (kr 878) | kr 1,425 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Isle of Man is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Isle of Man | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £44,975 (kr 607,544) | kr 431,151 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.67 (kr 22) | kr 22 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (kr 608) | kr 807 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Isle of Man is 7% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Isle of Man | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (kr 91) | kr 100 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.70 (kr 63) | kr 121 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr 484 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.50 (kr 61) | kr 51 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.13 (kr 42) | kr 43 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 (kr 65) | kr 57 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 (kr 28) | kr 38 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £3.50 (kr 47) | kr 28 | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £32 (kr 432) | kr 450 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Isle of Man is about the same as in Norway | ||||
Isle of Man | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (kr 451) | kr 785 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £28 (kr 378) | kr 318 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (kr 2,026) | kr 584 | + 247% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £80 (kr 1,081) | kr 1,043 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £18 (kr 243) | kr 165 | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (kr 41) | kr 48 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.00 (kr 68) | kr 105 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 (kr 5,390) | kr 5,485 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (kr 2.25) | kr 0.96 | + 134% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (kr 513) | kr 499 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (kr 168) | kr 154 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 744 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is about the same as in Norway
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