Cost of living in Jersey compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (137元) | 45元 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (62元) | 34元 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.00 (46元) | 15元 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.25 (11元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.60 (42元) | 13元 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (64元) | 59元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6.00元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (14元) | 5.17元 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (55元) | 112元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 146% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,792 (16,311元) | 9,398元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,500 (22,759元) | 4,943元 | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 (1,206元) | 431元 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,543 (14,048元) | 5,740元 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £800 (7,283元) | 3,007元 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (910元) | 285元 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (214元) | 96元 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (2,731元) | 2,464元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 561元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £25 (228元) | 47元 | + 380% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (455元) | 481元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (455元) | 250元 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 (910元) | 647元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (637元) | 620元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (158,473元) | 134,340元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (11元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £47 (425元) | 149元 | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (45元) | 37元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 (432元) | 347元 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 (55元) | 62元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (18元) | 8元 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (17元) | 12元 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (137元) | 71元 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (273元) | 177元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (219元) | 100元 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (455元) | 1,029元 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (455元) | 395元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (113元) | 68元 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £5.00 (46元) | 33元 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 (36元) | 31元 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (3,232元) | 3,256元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.31元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 (495元) | 335元 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (82元) | 22元 | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,112 prices entered by 361 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 80% more expensive than in China
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