Cost of living in Jersey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (¥1,936) | ¥1,145 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6.00 (¥968) | ¥719 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.76 (¥768) | ¥437 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 (¥188) | ¥211 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.96 (¥800) | ¥282 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥815 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (¥1,129) | ¥951 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥984 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥421 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.02 (¥487) | ¥268 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 (¥2,058) | ¥1,770 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (¥334) | ¥217 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (¥196) | ¥225 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,000 (¥322,602) | ¥194,768 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,500 (¥241,951) | ¥126,641 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £90 (¥14,517) | ¥21,178 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,000 (¥161,301) | ¥142,258 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £800 (¥129,041) | ¥80,836 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £40 (¥6,452) | ¥13,643 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £45 (¥7,259) | ¥3,988 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (¥48,390) | ¥59,521 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,809 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥665 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (¥2,504) | ¥2,700 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (¥8,065) | ¥7,941 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (¥8,065) | ¥4,162 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 (¥16,130) | ¥7,471 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (¥11,291) | ¥15,388 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (¥2,807,846) | ¥2,576,380 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (¥195) | ¥161 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £47 (¥7,533) | ¥16,725 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (¥798) | ¥1,370 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 (¥7,661) | ¥3,523 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 (¥968) | ¥2,205 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥648 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥409 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (¥323) | ¥143 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (¥294) | ¥184 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £25 (¥4,033) | ¥3,583 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jersey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (¥6,479) | ¥4,280 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (¥3,871) | ¥3,593 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (¥8,065) | ¥20,657 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (¥9,678) | ¥6,242 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (¥1,781) | ¥1,034 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (¥484) | ¥533 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 (¥645) | ¥526 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (¥57,262) | ¥58,872 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £55 (¥8,872) | ¥11,178 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (¥1,452) | ¥554 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 620 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
161.301
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Cost of living in Jersey is 7% more expensive than in Japan
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