Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 ($20) | $19 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 ($9) | $10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £6 ($7) | $5.78 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.47 ($1.83) | $1.08 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.17 ($5.17) | $4.94 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.35 ($4.15) | $4.68 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.83 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 ($3.10) | $4.68 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.77 ($2.20) | $2.51 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 ($2.64) | $3.10 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 ($2.62) | $2.76 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 ($0.86) | $2.99 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,500 ($1,859) | $2,839 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,100 ($1,364) | $2,147 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £350 ($434) | $222 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,100 ($1,364) | $1,889 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £850 ($1,054) | $1,444 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £200 ($248) | $146 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £58 ($71) | $64 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £249 ($309) | $295 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 ($123) | $134 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 ($5.58) | $13 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 ($22) | $31 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 ($99) | $54 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 ($62) | $45 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 ($56) | $93 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 ($81) | $119 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £44,975 ($55,753) | $27,977 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.67 ($2.06) | $1.05 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 ($56) | $79 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.70 ($5.83) | $21 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $139 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.50 ($5.58) | $8 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.13 ($3.87) | $4.80 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 ($5.95) | $6 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 ($2.56) | $4.78 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £3.50 ($4.34) | $2.24 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £32 ($40) | $27 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 ($41) | $55 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £28 ($35) | $28 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 ($186) | $203 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £80 ($99) | $89 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £18 ($22) | $14 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($3.72) | $5.19 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.00 ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 ($495) | $556 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 ($0.21) | $0.20 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 ($47) | $54 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($15) | $10 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,870 prices entered by 2,809 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.240
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 7% cheaper than in United States
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