- Cost of Living
- Jersey
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jersey compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (124元) | 53元 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 (71元) | 33元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (11元) | 16元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.60 (32元) | 16元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (62元) | 63元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (13元) | 5.64元 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (62元) | 114元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (11元) | 12元 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,583 (14,064元) | 9,680元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,317 (11,696元) | 4,478元 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 (1,177元) | 425元 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,375 (12,214元) | 5,710元 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £800 (7,106元) | 3,523元 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £100 (888元) | 304元 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (209元) | 88元 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,242元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 678元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (102元) | 39元 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £48 (422元) | 554元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 280元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 (711元) | 614元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (533元) | 672元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (154,627元) | 145,666元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (10元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (422元) | 154元 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (44元) | 26元 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £42 (373元) | 425元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (16元) | 14元 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (107元) | 59元 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (253元) | 159元 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (163元) | 86元 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 (711元) | 723元 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £39 (346元) | 375元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (62元) | 60元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.28 (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.22 (38元) | 34元 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £355 (3,153元) | 3,310元 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (323元) | 300元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (75元) | 20元 | + 272% | |
| 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 4,268 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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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