Cost of living in Jersey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (¥1,850) | ¥1,001 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (¥898) | ¥722 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.76 (¥639) | ¥446 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 (¥156) | ¥214 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.96 (¥665) | ¥289 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥501 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (¥939) | ¥1,246 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥640 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥381 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.02 (¥405) | ¥260 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 (¥1,711) | ¥1,652 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (¥278) | ¥221 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (¥163) | ¥277 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,840 (¥246,783) | ¥182,340 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,044 (¥274,076) | ¥121,270 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (¥20,117) | ¥15,948 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,674 (¥224,458) | ¥127,445 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,800 (¥241,399) | ¥86,552 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (¥13,411) | ¥11,000 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (¥3,151) | ¥3,835 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (¥40,233) | ¥39,892 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,465 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £25 (¥3,353) | ¥2,162 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (¥6,706) | ¥6,528 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (¥6,706) | ¥4,644 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 (¥13,411) | ¥7,685 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (¥9,388) | ¥13,013 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (¥2,334,525) | ¥2,936,380 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (¥162) | ¥139 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £47 (¥6,263) | ¥9,348 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (¥664) | ¥1,406 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 (¥6,370) | ¥8,740 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 (¥805) | ¥554 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥525 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (¥268) | ¥206 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (¥245) | ¥238 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (¥2,012) | ¥2,654 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (¥4,023) | ¥3,275 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (¥3,232) | ¥3,323 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (¥6,706) | ¥16,766 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (¥6,706) | ¥5,924 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (¥1,732) | ¥806 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £5.00 (¥671) | ¥520 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.81 (¥645) | ¥510 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (¥47,609) | ¥47,822 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 (¥7,289) | ¥8,220 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (¥1,207) | ¥491 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,159 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 17% more expensive than in Japan
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