Cost of living in Jersey compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (126元) | 54元 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (61元) | 36元 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.76 (44元) | 16元 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 (11元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.96 (45元) | 14元 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (64元) | 56元 | + 14% | |
| 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 | £3.02 (28元) | 6元 | + 350% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 (117元) | 109元 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (19元) | 9元 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (11元) | 10元 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 170% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,840 (16,843元) | 7,537元 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,044 (18,706元) | 4,597元 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (1,373元) | 416元 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,674 (15,319元) | 6,994元 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,800 (16,475元) | 3,863元 | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (915元) | 264元 | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (215元) | 87元 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (2,746元) | 2,180元 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 614元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £20 (187元) | 45元 | + 319% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (458元) | 370元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (458元) | 223元 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 (915元) | 582元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (641元) | 519元 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (159,331元) | 160,747元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (11元) | 6元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £47 (427元) | 174元 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (45元) | 29元 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 (435元) | 488元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 (55元) | 31元 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (18元) | 9元 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (17元) | 10元 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (137元) | 86元 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (368元) | 195元 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (221元) | 95元 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (458元) | 996元 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (458元) | 413元 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (116元) | 71元 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £5.00 (46元) | 34元 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.81 (44元) | 32元 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (3,249元) | 3,170元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.55元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 (497元) | 370元 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (82元) | 22元 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,874 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 91% more expensive than in China
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