Cost of living in Isle of Man compared to United States
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Isle of Man is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($13) | $17 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($9) | $9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.00 ($4.95) | $5.07 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.04 ($1.29) | $0.99 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.97 ($4.92) | $3.33 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.72 ($2.13) | $4.43 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.74 ($2.15) | $3.93 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.80 ($2.23) | $1.92 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.00 ($3.71) | $3.30 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($13) | $16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.43 ($3.01) | $2.26 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.84 ($1.04) | $2.47 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Isle of Man is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,360 ($1,685) | $2,508 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,047 ($1,296) | $1,960 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £65 ($80) | $206 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £675 ($836) | $1,778 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £750 ($929) | $1,342 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £45 ($56) | $139 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £38 ($47) | $56 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £400 ($495) | $300 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £120 ($149) | $135 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 ($22) | $27 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Isle of Man is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £88 ($109) | $51 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 ($37) | $46 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 ($99) | $92 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £80 ($99) | $120 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Isle of Man is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 ($19,813) | $25,474 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.30 ($1.62) | $1.06 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 ($56) | $77 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Isle of Man is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.50 ($3.10) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £3.75 ($4.64) | $19 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.50 ($4.33) | $7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.75 ($4.64) | $4.17 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.50 ($4.33) | $5.50 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 ($2.46) | $4.18 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.99 ($2.46) | $2.05 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £21 ($26) | $25 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Isle of Man is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Isle of Man | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 ($34) | $49 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 ($21) | $27 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £83 ($102) | $196 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £42 ($52) | $83 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($10) | $13 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 ($3.67) | $5.19 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 ($4.33) | $6 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 ($494) | $499 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 ($0.21) | $0.17 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 ($47) | $53 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($15) | $9 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isle of Man is 23% cheaper than in United States
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