Cost of living in Jersey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (¥2,868) | ¥1,025 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (¥1,143) | ¥723 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.50 (¥784) | ¥519 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.60 (¥279) | ¥197 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 (¥523) | ¥316 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.00 (¥523) | ¥629 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (¥1,220) | ¥962 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥902 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥574 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.02 (¥526) | ¥285 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 (¥2,223) | ¥1,208 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (¥361) | ¥184 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (¥261) | ¥206 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,279 (¥397,083) | ¥326,267 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,667 (¥290,528) | ¥171,772 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £207 (¥36,077) | ¥28,488 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,111 (¥193,685) | ¥157,603 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £828 (¥144,266) | ¥82,713 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 (¥17,653) | ¥24,082 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £42 (¥7,356) | ¥4,699 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (¥52,279) | ¥47,482 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥32,093 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,313 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (¥2,705) | ¥1,878 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (¥8,713) | ¥6,136 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (¥8,713) | ¥5,199 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 (¥17,426) | ¥8,989 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (¥12,198) | ¥13,588 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (¥3,033,489) | ¥2,700,660 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.88 (¥328) | ¥165 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (¥8,887) | ¥10,143 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (¥863) | ¥2,497 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 (¥8,277) | ¥5,380 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 (¥1,046) | ¥650 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥938 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥702 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (¥349) | ¥218 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (¥318) | ¥216 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £25 (¥4,357) | ¥3,927 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (¥7,000) | ¥4,141 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (¥4,182) | ¥3,600 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (¥8,713) | ¥4,000 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (¥10,456) | ¥5,993 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (¥1,924) | ¥984 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (¥523) | ¥472 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 (¥697) | ¥575 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (¥61,863) | ¥101,122 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £55 (¥9,584) | ¥9,280 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (¥1,568) | ¥592 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 771 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 27% more expensive than in Japan
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