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Douglas vs Keswick

Douglas, Isle of Man compared with Keswick, United Kingdom: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Country Isle of Man United Kingdom
Nomad score 5.9 / 10 5.4 / 10
Cost of living $4,484 / mo $4,578 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 8° / 4°C 6° / 1°C
Air quality (AQI) 35 Good 35 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Average high 12.9°C 12.3°C
Average low 8.5°C 7.3°C
Precipitation 110 mm / mo 169 mm / mo
Sunshine 235 h / mo 203 h / mo
Humidity 84% 88%
Rain days 15 / mo 18.2 / mo
Wind speed 25 km/h 21 km/h

IM Douglas · average high by month

GB Keswick · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
IM Douglas GB Keswick
US AQI 35 35
PM2.5 1.3 µg/m³ 3.9 µg/m³
PM10 7.3 µg/m³ 6.7 µg/m³
Ozone 79 µg/m³ 54 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 7.7 2.9
Local Payment Services 8.0 7.5
Startup Scene 5.5 2.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Air Conditioning 3.6 1.9
Green Spaces 7.4 9.4
Natural Disaster Risk 8.5 8.3
Noise Pollution 7.4 8.0
Seasonal Variety 6.7 7.1
Weather 5.6 5.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 7.4
Power Grid Reliability 8.9 9.0
Public WiFi Availability 5.7 5.6
VPN Reliability 9.1 8.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Accommodation Cost 3.3 2.5
Cost of Living 3.7 2.9
Currency Stability 9.0 8.9
Entertainment Cost 4.8 4.2
Food & Groceries 4.2 3.8
Gym Membership Cost 5.0 4.4
Transportation Cost 5.8 4.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Culture 6.1 5.7
Indoors Fun 4.5 4.7
Language Learning Opportunities 3.1 3.6
Local Experiences & Tours 6.2 7.6
Nightlife 4.1 3.4
Outdoors & Nature 8.5 9.7

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.6 2.1
Nomad Friendly 5.2 4.2
Online Community Presence 2.7 2.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Cafes with WiFi 5.6 5.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.5 2.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.1 3.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.5 2.3
Internet Speed 8.2 6.6
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Fitness Facilities 6.1 5.0
Food Scene 5.9 5.9
Healthy Food Options 5.4 5.6
Yoga Studios 4.3 4.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Healthcare 6.8 7.6
Healthcare Affordability 5.6 7.7
Healthcare Quality 7.8 7.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 3.2 0.8
Ease of Business Registration 7.4 7.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.0 5.7
Freedom of Speech 8.7 8.6
Political Stability 9.1 8.2
Tax Friendliness 7.8 4.2
Visa Ease 5.4 5.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Air Quality 8.6 9.1
Cleanliness 8.4 8.3
Environmental Quality 8.2 8.8
Family Friendly 7.7 7.8
Language Barrier 9.3 9.3
Work-Life Balance 7.8 8.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Female Friendly 8.6 8.8
Racial Tolerance 7.5 7.5
Safety 9.1 9.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Airport Connectivity 5.1 3.2
Cycling 5.0 5.4
Intercity Travel Options 5.2 3.7
Public Transit 5.6 4.0
Ride-sharing Services 2.2 2.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.2 5.9
Walkability 6.8 8.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Coworking Quality 4.5 3.8
Freelance Ecosystem 3.9 3.5
Networking Opportunities 3.8 3.5
Remote Job Opportunities 4.7 4.2
Time Zone Favorability 7.7 7.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Jeans $80 per pair $73 per pair
Summer Dress $47 per dress $47 per dress
Running Shoes $114 per pair $100 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Dining Out $107 per month $133 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Cinema Ticket $13 per ticket $13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Coffee $5.09 per cup $4.27 per cup
Beer $7.36 per pint $6.01 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16 per meal $16 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $10 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $80 per meal $80 per meal
Apples $3.35 per kg $2.94 per kg
Bread $2.41 per loaf $1.74 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.61 per bottle $1.60 per bottle
Milk $1.74 per liter $1.60 per liter
Rice $2.68 per kg $2.40 per kg
Chicken Fillets $11 per kg $10 per kg
Beef $16 per kg $16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $13 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Groceries $335 per month $334 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Health Insurance $27 per month $13 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Doctor Visit (GP) $67 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $13 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,272 per month $1,001 per month
Housing $1,071 per month $801 per month
Coworking Space $214 per month $240 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,606 per month $2,403 per month
Coliving Space $937 per month $1,201 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Internet & Mobile $54 per month $47 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Leisure Activities $40 per month $40 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Haircut $27 per visit $24 per visit
Laundry $11 per kg $11 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Mobile Plan $27 per month $27 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $54 per month $47 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $13 one-time $13 one-time
Gym Membership $60 per month $47 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour $16 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Taxi Start $4.68 per trip $4.67 per trip
Transportation $80 per month $80 per month
Taxi per km $2.68 per km $2.67 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $74 per month $80 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip $13 per trip
Gasoline $2.21 per liter $2.07 per liter
Scooter Rental $40 per month $33 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
IM Douglas GB Keswick
Utilities $161 per month $160 per month
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