Cost of Living Comparison Between Port Erin and Ballasalla Cost of Living Comparison Between Port Erin and Ballasalla

😐 Solo nomad: Port Erin is 56.9% more expensive than Ballasalla without rent, and 49.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Port Erin is 107.3% more expensive than Ballasalla without rent, and 20% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Port Erin
Ballasalla
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$30.48 IMP 22.86
$16.48 IMP 12.36
84.95%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$107 IMP 80.5
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.85 IMP 7.38
$11.94 IMP 8.96
-17.50%
Cappuccino
$5.28 IMP 3.96
$8.03 IMP 6.02
-34.25%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.83 IMP 2.12
$2.62 IMP 1.96
8.02%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.99 IMP 1.49
$2.77 IMP 2.07
-28.16%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.52 IMP 4.89
$5.51 IMP 4.13
18.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.18 IMP 4.64
$6.28 IMP 4.71
-1.59%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Port Erin
Ballasalla
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.94 IMP 1.45
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White Bread (500g)
$1.97 IMP 1.48
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 IMP 1.52
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Eggs
$4.31 IMP 3.23
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.88 IMP 2.91
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.56 IMP 4.92
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.77 IMP 5.08
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Apples (1kg)
$2.43 IMP 1.82
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Banana (1kg)
$1.78 IMP 1.33
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.59 IMP 1.94
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 IMP 1.03
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Potato (1kg)
$2.38 IMP 1.79
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Onion (1kg)
$2.48 IMP 1.86
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Lettuce (1 head)
$1.59 IMP 1.19
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.97 IMP 1.48
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$22.74 IMP 17.05
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Wine (Bottle)
$12.19 IMP 9.14
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.11 IMP 3.08
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.64 IMP 2.73
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🚌 Getting Around
Port Erin
Ballasalla
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$4.13 IMP 3.10
$4.87 IMP 3.65
-15.20%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$61.1 IMP 45.85
$67.0 IMP 50.3
-8.82%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.10 IMP 1.57
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.28 IMP 0.96
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$26.85 IMP 20.14
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.90 IMP 1.43
$1.87 IMP 1.40
1.60%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.3K IMP 26.5K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.1K IMP 26.3K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Port Erin
Ballasalla
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$305 IMP 229
$270 IMP 202
13.04%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$38.01 IMP 28.50
$40.28 IMP 30.21
-5.64%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$69.5 IMP 52.2
$55.1 IMP 41.30
26.26%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Port Erin
Ballasalla
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$54.3 IMP 40.71
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$26.97 IMP 20.22
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Cinema Ticket
$13.72 IMP 10.29
$27.58 IMP 20.68
-50.25%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Port Erin
Ballasalla
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,292 IMP 969
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$32.2K IMP 24.1K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Port Erin
Ballasalla
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$94.3 IMP 70.7
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.63 IMP 31.22
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$121 IMP 91.1
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.9 IMP 57.7
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Port Erin
Ballasalla
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$1,273 IMP 955
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$2,627 IMP 1,970
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$2,201 IMP 1,651
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Port Erin
Ballasalla
Difference
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.66
0
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Port Erin: March 2, 2026

Last update for Ballasalla: March 1, 2026

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