Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($18) | $15 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £9 ($13) | $8 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.00 ($4.23) | $4.27 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.14 ($1.61) | $0.88 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.12 ($4.40) | $2.89 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.53 ($2.15) | $4.17 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.00 ($7) | $6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.50 ($2.11) | $3.46 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.15 ($1.62) | $1.76 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.03 ($2.86) | $3.12 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £3.14 ($4.43) | $1.99 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.27 ($1.78) | $2.20 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,101 ($1,553) | $2,202 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £851 ($1,199) | $1,580 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 ($212) | $179 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £901 ($1,271) | $1,539 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £675 ($952) | $1,144 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £245 ($345) | $114 | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($32) | $52 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £276 ($389) | $272 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £160 ($225) | $128 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £30 ($42) | $22 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 63% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 ($99) | $47 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £52 ($73) | $42 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 ($93) | $86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 ($110) | $107 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 ($22,560) | $23,610 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 ($1.96) | $0.67 | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 ($56) | $73 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.30 ($7) | $7 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.79 ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6 ($9) | $7 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.10 ($4.37) | $3.47 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.50 ($3.52) | $4.88 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 ($2.82) | $3.66 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.80 ($3.95) | $1.82 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($21) | $22 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($56) | $47 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 ($23) | $25 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 ($70) | $199 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £63 ($88) | $78 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($12) | $12 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.10 ($4.37) | $4.93 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 ($6) | $5.64 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £382 ($539) | $425 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 ($0.41) | $0.24 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 ($56) | $49 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($16) | $8 | + 97% | |
| 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 32,189 prices entered by 4,150 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.410
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is about the same as in United States
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