Cost of living in Jersey compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 126% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (151元) | 41元 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.93 (57元) | 38元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.45 (43元) | 15元 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.65 (16元) | 14元 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.55 (44元) | 16元 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £4.85 (47元) | 10元 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (64元) | 50元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.20 (21元) | 16元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.13 (21元) | 6元 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.92 (28元) | 7元 | + 322% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (111元) | 89元 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.63 (25元) | 8元 | + 216% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (9元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,300 (22,248元) | 11,256元 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 (19,346元) | 5,248元 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (1,451元) | 450元 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,111 (10,751元) | 6,564元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £700 (6,771元) | 3,518元 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 (980元) | 296元 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (193元) | 100元 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (2,902元) | 1,460元 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £170 (1,644元) | 553元 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.00 (58元) | 43元 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (124元) | 50元 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 94% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £120 (1,161元) | 418元 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (484元) | 302元 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 (871元) | 553元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £100 (967元) | 705元 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 217% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 217% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £35,000 (338,550元) | 137,169元 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.55 (15元) | 8元 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (973元) | 228元 | + 326% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is about the same as in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.30 (42元) | 45元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 59元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £44 (426元) | 114元 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.75 (36元) | 67元 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (15元) | 57元 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.33 (23元) | 25元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.75 (27元) | 6元 | + 331% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (10元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 (193元) | 64元 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 198% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £80 (774元) | 169元 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (193元) | 100元 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (484元) | 1,179元 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £120 (1,161元) | 320元 | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (116元) | 81元 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (29元) | 28元 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £8 (77元) | 19元 | + 305% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (3,434元) | 3,680元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.54 (5.22元) | 0.34元 | + 1459% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (551元) | 394元 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 25元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 764 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 150% more expensive than in China
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