Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 171% | |||
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Food in Isle of Man is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Isle of Man | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (₨2,452) | ₨916 | + 168% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (₨3,017) | ₨1,082 | + 179% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.95 (₨1,113) | ₨533 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.45 (₨547) | ₨230 | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.00 (₨1,509) | ₨315 | + 378% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.35 (₨1,264) | ₨165 | + 664% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.83 (₨2,199) | ₨836 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (₨943) | ₨289 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.77 (₨669) | ₨114 | + 486% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (₨804) | ₨391 | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₨2,935) | ₨2,739 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 (₨796) | ₨216 | + 268% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (₨261) | ₨144 | + 81% | |
Housing | + 349% | |||
Housing in Isle of Man is 349% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Isle of Man | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £880 (₨332,001) | ₨137,741 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,300 (₨867,517) | ₨58,708 | + 1378% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (₨56,577) | ₨21,580 | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,000 (₨377,181) | ₨75,090 | + 402% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £680 (₨256,483) | ₨35,699 | + 618% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £120 (₨45,262) | ₨17,044 | + 166% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (₨15,087) | ₨2,308 | + 554% | |
40” flat screen tv | £199 (₨75,059) | ₨58,431 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (₨37,341) | ₨29,384 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (₨1,697) | ₨1,281 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 (₨6,820) | ₨625 | + 991% | |
Clothes | + 163% | |||
Clothes in Isle of Man is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Isle of Man | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (₨30,174) | ₨4,832 | + 525% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (₨18,859) | ₨9,004 | + 109% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 (₨16,973) | ₨13,089 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (₨24,517) | ₨13,255 | + 85% | |
Transportation | + 247% | |||
Transportation in Isle of Man is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Isle of Man | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £44,975 (₨16,963,722) | ₨2,800,000 | + 506% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (₨562) | ₨272 | + 107% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (₨16,973) | ₨4,030 | + 321% | |
Personal Care | + 110% | |||
Personal Care in Isle of Man is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Isle of Man | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (₨2,527) | ₨230 | + 1001% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.70 (₨1,773) | ₨838 | + 112% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.50 (₨1,697) | ₨1,222 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.13 (₨1,179) | ₨649 | + 82% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 (₨1,810) | ₨557 | + 225% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 (₨779) | ₨396 | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £3.50 (₨1,320) | ₨217 | + 507% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (₨7,170) | ₨495 | + 1349% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Isle of Man is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Isle of Man | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (₨12,586) | ₨3,859 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £28 (₨10,561) | ₨1,827 | + 478% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (₨56,577) | ₨6,844 | + 727% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £80 (₨30,174) | ₨8,435 | + 258% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £18 (₨6,789) | ₨2,877 | + 136% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (₨1,132) | ₨566 | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.66 (₨2,133) | ₨965 | + 121% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 (₨150,495) | ₨149,999 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (₨63) | ₨255 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (₨14,333) | ₨5,226 | + 174% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (₨3,772) | ₨637 | + 492% | |
TOTAL | + 156% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan
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