- Cost of Living
- Jersey
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jersey compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (123元) | 50元 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 (70元) | 34元 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (11元) | 15元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.60 (32元) | 16元 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (62元) | 57元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 14元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (13元) | 5.59元 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (62元) | 115元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 7元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (11元) | 12元 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,583 (13,928元) | 9,408元 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,317 (11,582元) | 4,307元 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 (1,166元) | 439元 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,375 (12,095元) | 5,706元 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £800 (7,037元) | 3,520元 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £100 (880元) | 311元 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (207元) | 86元 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,131元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 703元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (101元) | 38元 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £48 (418元) | 556元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 260元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 (704元) | 624元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (528元) | 694元 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (153,126元) | 143,509元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (10元) | 7元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (418元) | 157元 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (44元) | 26元 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £42 (369元) | 493元 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (16元) | 14元 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (106元) | 59元 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (251元) | 148元 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (161元) | 86元 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 (704元) | 752元 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £39 (343元) | 367元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (61元) | 59元 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.28 (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.22 (37元) | 33元 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £355 (3,123元) | 3,255元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (320元) | 309元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (74元) | 20元 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,368 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Jersey is 52% more expensive than in China
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