Cost of living in Jersey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 200% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 200% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jersey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (₨1,765) | ₨409 | + 331% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.93 (₨672) | ₨351 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.45 (₨504) | ₨175 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.65 (₨187) | ₨63 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.55 (₨515) | ₨102 | + 404% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £4.85 (₨549) | ₨44 | + 1148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (₨749) | ₨267 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.20 (₨249) | ₨195 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.13 (₨241) | ₨40 | + 503% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.92 (₨331) | ₨174 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (₨1,305) | ₨966 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.63 (₨298) | ₨94 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (₨107) | ₨43 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 293% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jersey | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,300 (₨260,492) | ₨47,980 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 (₨226,515) | ₨29,589 | + 666% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (₨16,989) | ₨5,089 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,111 (₨125,880) | ₨30,889 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £700 (₨79,280) | ₨19,044 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 (₨11,473) | ₨5,850 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (₨2,265) | ₨772 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (₨33,977) | ₨26,892 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £170 (₨19,254) | ₨11,431 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.00 (₨680) | ₨540 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (₨1,451) | ₨1,003 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 219% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jersey | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £120 (₨13,591) | ₨2,514 | + 441% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (₨5,663) | ₨2,598 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 (₨10,193) | ₨4,025 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £100 (₨11,326) | ₨2,906 | + 290% | |
| Transportation | + 284% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 284% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jersey | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £35,000 (₨3,964,014) | ₨1,814,710 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.55 (₨175) | ₨104 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (₨11,393) | ₨1,554 | + 633% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jersey | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.30 (₨487) | ₨94 | + 419% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨262 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £44 (₨4,983) | ₨1,182 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.75 (₨425) | ₨391 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (₨181) | ₨229 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.33 (₨264) | ₨269 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.75 (₨311) | ₨195 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (₨113) | ₨99 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 (₨2,265) | ₨322 | + 603% | |
| Entertainment | + 348% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 348% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jersey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £80 (₨9,061) | ₨1,417 | + 539% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (₨2,265) | ₨619 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (₨5,663) | ₨1,545 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £120 (₨13,591) | ₨2,204 | + 517% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (₨1,359) | ₨843 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (₨340) | ₨236 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £8 (₨906) | ₨198 | + 358% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (₨40,206) | ₨42,549 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.54 (₨61) | ₨5.62 | + 988% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (₨6,456) | ₨1,807 | + 257% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (₨1,019) | ₨279 | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 262% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,290 prices entered by 590 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 262% more expensive than in India
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