Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to United States
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 ($10) | $15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £12 ($15) | $8 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.17 ($5.20) | $4.32 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.08 ($1.35) | $0.88 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.90 ($6) | $2.98 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.09 ($2.61) | $4.01 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 ($8) | $6 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.47 ($3.08) | $3.36 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.95 ($2.43) | $1.77 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.03 ($2.53) | $3.17 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 ($2.36) | $1.94 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.27 ($1.58) | $2.04 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,000 ($1,246) | $2,266 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £800 ($997) | $1,626 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £100 ($125) | $177 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £800 ($997) | $1,625 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £650 ($810) | $1,155 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £245 ($305) | $109 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($29) | $47 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £200 ($249) | $298 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £160 ($199) | $118 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($14) | $22 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 38% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 ($87) | $49 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £52 ($64) | $45 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 ($83) | $86 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 ($98) | $112 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 ($19,944) | $22,992 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 ($1.73) | $0.75 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £46 ($57) | $81 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.30 ($7) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.79 ($5.98) | $20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6 ($8) | $7 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.10 ($3.87) | $3.55 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.50 ($3.12) | $5.08 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 ($2.49) | $3.57 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.80 ($3.49) | $1.83 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($19) | $21 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($50) | $45 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 ($22) | $25 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 ($75) | $222 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 ($69) | $74 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 ($4.44) | $4.82 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 ($4.72) | $5.79 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £382 ($476) | $395 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 ($0.36) | $0.19 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 ($56) | $52 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($12) | $8 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 43,086 prices entered by 5,521 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 11% cheaper than in United States
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