Cost of Living in Douglas
Summary of cost of living in Douglas, Isle Of Man:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,373.4$ (3,332.2£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,241.2$ (945.7£), excluding rent.
- Douglas is 18.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Douglas is, on average, 46.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.59 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.90 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.50 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.92 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.02 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.49 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.62 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.51 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.89 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.49 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.74 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.34 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.34 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.37 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.99 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.35 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.23 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 16.50 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.10 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 66.67 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.40 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.93 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.51 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 25,000.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,986.25 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 224.17 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 43.29 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 55.67 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 49.00 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.00 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.50 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,252.00 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 23,750.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 72.50 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 33.75 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.17 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 58.33 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 962.50 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 821.43 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,707.50 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,535.71 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 288.00 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 244.64 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,484.57 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.14 |
Prices in Douglas
This city had 379 entries in the past 12 months by 29 different contributors.
Last update: 29 October 2025
Last update: 29 October 2025
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Anonymous
on Oct 24, 2023:
All this info is wrong you don't make that much money in Isle of Man lol