Moving to Gibraltar from Isle of Man

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Isle of Man to Gibraltar? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Isle of Man to Gibraltar. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gibraltar compared to Isle of Man.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

IM
0.0
GI
3.2

Isle of Man performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

IM
1.1%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2014

a broad measure of economic output per person

IM
$84,600
GI
$61,700

Isle of Man generally does better on employment & economy, though Gibraltar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IM
82.0 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IM
4.2
GI
6.2

Isle of Man performs better than Gibraltar across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?

From major Gibraltar cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Isle of Man and Gibraltar are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Isle of Man performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Isle of Man.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Isle of Man, the official languages are English and Manx.

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At a Glance

IM GI
Population 91,382 29,573
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English, Manx English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +350
Time zones 1 1