Cost of living in Jersey compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 145% | |||
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Food in Jersey is 145% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Jersey | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £5.00 (E£ 293) | E£ 291 | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (E£ 469) | E£ 166 | + 183% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.33 (E£ 254) | E£ 111 | + 129% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.49 (E£ 88) | E£ 32 | + 175% | |
12 eggs, large | £5.20 (E£ 305) | E£ 66 | + 366% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (E£ 112) | E£ 20 | + 453% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.00 (E£ 293) | E£ 95 | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (E£ 117) | E£ 47 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.80 (E£ 47) | E£ 17 | + 169% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.25 (E£ 73) | E£ 50 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £20 (E£ 1,174) | E£ 317 | + 271% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.40 (E£ 141) | E£ 22 | + 528% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.31 (E£ 18) | E£ 14 | + 30% | |
Housing | + 470% | |||
Housing in Jersey is 470% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Jersey | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,300 (E£ 134,977) | E£ 18,654 | + 624% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 (E£ 117,372) | E£ 12,343 | + 851% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (E£ 8,803) | E£ 1,497 | + 488% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,111 (E£ 65,226) | E£ 13,219 | + 393% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £828 (E£ 48,584) | E£ 7,080 | + 586% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 (E£ 5,945) | E£ 1,310 | + 354% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £42 (E£ 2,477) | E£ 303 | + 718% | |
40” flat screen tv | £300 (E£ 17,606) | E£ 13,094 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £170 (E£ 9,977) | E£ 10,228 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.00 (E£ 352) | E£ 193 | + 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (E£ 440) | E£ 133 | + 232% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Jersey is 27% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Jersey | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (E£ 2,934) | E£ 2,437 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (E£ 2,934) | E£ 1,995 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 (E£ 5,869) | E£ 5,429 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (E£ 4,108) | E£ 4,987 | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Jersey is 112% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Jersey | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (E£ 1,021,573) | E£ 1,249,650 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.54 (E£ 90) | E£ 11 | + 691% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (E£ 2,934) | E£ 1,033 | + 184% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Jersey is 99% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Jersey | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.30 (E£ 252) | E£ 56 | + 352% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £44 (E£ 2,582) | E£ 419 | + 517% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.75 (E£ 220) | E£ 76 | + 191% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (E£ 94) | E£ 125 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.33 (E£ 137) | E£ 100 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.75 (E£ 161) | E£ 63 | + 157% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (E£ 59) | E£ 43 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 (E£ 1,174) | E£ 134 | + 776% | |
Entertainment | + 357% | |||
Entertainment in Jersey is 357% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Jersey | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £80 (E£ 4,695) | E£ 576 | + 715% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £20 (E£ 1,174) | E£ 278 | + 322% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (E£ 2,934) | E£ 1,113 | + 164% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £120 (E£ 7,042) | E£ 931 | + 656% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (E£ 704) | E£ 130 | + 442% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (E£ 176) | E£ 75 | + 135% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £8 (E£ 469) | E£ 218 | + 115% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (E£ 20,833) | E£ 19,450 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.54 (E£ 32) | E£ 3.15 | + 907% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (E£ 3,345) | E£ 1,592 | + 110% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (E£ 528) | E£ 70 | + 653% | |
TOTAL | + 212% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 843 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 212% more expensive than in Egypt
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