- Cost of Living
- Isle of Man
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is 3% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($12) | $14 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £7 ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.10 ($6) | $4.54 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.17 ($1.49) | $0.89 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.44 ($3.11) | $3.17 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.37 ($3.01) | $4.03 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.95 ($8) | $6 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.47 ($3.14) | $3.34 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.95 ($2.48) | $1.60 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.03 ($2.58) | $3.43 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($13) | $15 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.87 ($2.38) | $1.91 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.27 ($1.61) | $2.13 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,462 ($1,860) | $2,043 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £869 ($1,106) | $1,582 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £333 ($424) | $177 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,197 ($1,523) | $1,584 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £660 ($840) | $1,129 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $121 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £27 ($34) | $48 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £440 ($560) | $334 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £160 ($203) | $119 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($15) | $23 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 ($89) | $47 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £52 ($66) | $45 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 ($84) | $85 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 ($100) | $114 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 ($20,355) | $22,352 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.07 ($1.36) | $0.77 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £46 ($58) | $85 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.30 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.79 ($6) | $19 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 ($64) | $112 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £6 ($8) | $7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.10 ($3.95) | $3.50 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.50 ($3.18) | $5.13 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 ($2.54) | $3.47 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.80 ($3.56) | $1.85 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($19) | $21 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 0% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($51) | $45 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 ($23) | $25 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 ($77) | $172 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 ($78) | $79 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($10) | $12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 ($4.53) | $4.87 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 ($4.82) | $5.89 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £382 ($486) | $425 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 ($0.37) | $0.34 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 ($46) | $54 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($12) | $8 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92,996 prices entered by 13,384 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 7% cheaper than in United States
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