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Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($14) | $14 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 ($11) | $8 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.17 ($5.53) | $4.50 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.08 ($1.44) | $0.88 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.92 ($2.54) | $3.21 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.17 ($2.88) | $3.92 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 ($8) | $6 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.47 ($3.28) | $3.34 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.95 ($2.59) | $1.60 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.03 ($2.69) | $3.71 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($13) | $15 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.90 ($2.52) | $1.92 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.27 ($1.68) | $2.16 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,398 ($1,855) | $2,046 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £833 ($1,106) | $1,554 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £333 ($442) | $177 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,197 ($1,589) | $1,536 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £660 ($876) | $1,103 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $119 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £27 ($35) | $48 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £440 ($584) | $323 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £160 ($212) | $119 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($8) | $11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($15) | $22 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 48% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 ($93) | $47 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £52 ($69) | $44 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 ($88) | $86 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 ($104) | $114 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 ($21,234) | $22,300 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.07 ($1.42) | $0.78 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £46 ($61) | $85 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.30 ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.79 ($6) | $18 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 ($66) | $111 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £6 ($8) | $7 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.10 ($4.12) | $3.45 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.50 ($3.32) | $5.13 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 ($2.65) | $3.48 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.80 ($3.72) | $1.85 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($20) | $20 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($53) | $45 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 ($24) | $25 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 ($80) | $170 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 ($81) | $78 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($10) | $12 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 ($4.72) | $4.91 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 ($5.02) | $5.91 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £382 ($507) | $421 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 ($0.38) | $0.29 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 ($48) | $52 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($13) | $8 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 84,002 prices entered by 11,637 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is about the same as in United States
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