Cost of living in Jersey compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (101元) | 43元 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6.00 (50元) | 37元 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.76 (40元) | 17元 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 (10元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.96 (42元) | 16元 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 9元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (59元) | 48元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.02 (25元) | 7元 | + 278% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 (107元) | 97元 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (17元) | 9元 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,000 (16,810元) | 13,898元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,500 (12,608元) | 8,379元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £90 (756元) | 462元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,000 (8,405元) | 6,525元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £800 (6,724元) | 4,376元 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £40 (336元) | 516元 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £45 (378元) | 140元 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (2,522元) | 1,829元 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 546元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (130元) | 66元 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (420元) | 511元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (420元) | 288元 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 (841元) | 654元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (588元) | 844元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (146,314元) | 148,501元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (10元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £47 (393元) | 206元 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (42元) | 28元 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 (399元) | 386元 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 (50元) | 30元 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 44元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (17元) | 21元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (15元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £25 (210元) | 82元 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (338元) | 260元 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (202元) | 122元 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (420元) | 417元 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (504元) | 319元 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (93元) | 90元 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (25元) | 31元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 (34元) | 19元 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (2,984元) | 2,968元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £55 (462元) | 410元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (76元) | 38元 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,173 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
8.405
CNY
/
GBP
Cost of living in Jersey is 39% more expensive than in China
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