Cost of living in Jersey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (¥2,093) | ¥981 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (¥1,016) | ¥700 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.76 (¥723) | ¥414 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 (¥176) | ¥205 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.96 (¥752) | ¥251 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥659 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (¥1,062) | ¥964 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥743 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥391 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.02 (¥458) | ¥296 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 (¥1,935) | ¥1,420 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (¥314) | ¥178 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (¥184) | ¥217 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,840 (¥279,134) | ¥299,320 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,044 (¥310,005) | ¥164,446 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (¥22,754) | ¥21,056 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,771 (¥268,710) | ¥150,152 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,800 (¥273,044) | ¥78,123 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (¥15,169) | ¥11,902 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (¥3,564) | ¥4,118 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (¥45,507) | ¥70,060 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥12,705 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥794 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £20 (¥3,097) | ¥2,406 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (¥7,585) | ¥7,319 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (¥7,585) | ¥4,417 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 (¥15,169) | ¥8,375 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (¥10,618) | ¥13,139 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (¥2,640,559) | ¥2,627,120 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (¥183) | ¥135 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £47 (¥7,084) | ¥10,272 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (¥751) | ¥1,148 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 (¥7,205) | ¥5,176 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 (¥910) | ¥803 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥611 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥528 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (¥303) | ¥152 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (¥277) | ¥258 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (¥2,275) | ¥3,156 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (¥6,093) | ¥3,672 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (¥3,655) | ¥3,638 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (¥7,585) | ¥16,372 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (¥7,585) | ¥6,066 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (¥1,922) | ¥1,131 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £5.00 (¥758) | ¥435 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.81 (¥730) | ¥548 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (¥53,850) | ¥55,862 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 (¥8,245) | ¥9,625 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (¥1,365) | ¥530 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 863 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 22% more expensive than in Japan
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