Cost of living in Jersey compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (145元) | 46元 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (58元) | 40元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.50 (40元) | 16元 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.60 (14元) | 18元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 (26元) | 19元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.00 (26元) | 11元 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (62元) | 63元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.02 (27元) | 7元 | + 264% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 (113元) | 118元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (18元) | 8元 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,279 (20,101元) | 15,059元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,667 (14,707元) | 9,006元 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £207 (1,826元) | 421元 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,111 (9,805元) | 7,547元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £828 (7,303元) | 4,347元 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 (894元) | 262元 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £42 (372元) | 115元 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (2,646元) | 1,143元 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 589元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (137元) | 51元 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (441元) | 529元 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (441元) | 248元 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 (882元) | 626元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (617元) | 828元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (153,559元) | 161,247元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.88 (17元) | 9元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (450元) | 204元 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (44元) | 39元 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 (419元) | 391元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 (53元) | 53元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (18元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (16元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £25 (221元) | 74元 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jersey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (354元) | 265元 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (212元) | 110元 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (441元) | 1,294元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (529元) | 348元 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (97元) | 79元 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (26元) | 29元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 (35元) | 18元 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (3,132元) | 3,321元 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £55 (485元) | 410元 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (79元) | 24元 | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,355 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 54% more expensive than in China
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