- Cost of Living
- Jersey
- Japan
- Comparison
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 (¥2,030) | ¥1,038 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 (¥1,160) | ¥691 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥436 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (¥174) | ¥203 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.60 (¥522) | ¥287 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥777 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (¥1,015) | ¥927 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥688 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥416 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (¥218) | ¥277 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (¥1,015) | ¥1,538 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥199 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (¥176) | ¥198 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,583 (¥229,634) | ¥218,000 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,317 (¥190,960) | ¥123,235 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 (¥19,217) | ¥21,518 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,375 (¥199,420) | ¥110,576 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £800 (¥116,026) | ¥71,567 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £100 (¥14,503) | ¥12,926 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (¥3,408) | ¥4,101 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,537 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥711 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (¥1,668) | ¥1,838 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £48 (¥6,889) | ¥7,197 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,336 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 (¥11,603) | ¥8,421 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (¥8,702) | ¥13,972 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 (¥2,524,655) | ¥2,510,720 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (¥159) | ¥145 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (¥6,896) | ¥11,257 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 (¥718) | ¥1,278 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,019 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £42 (¥6,091) | ¥3,622 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (¥265) | ¥229 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (¥1,740) | ¥2,939 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (¥4,133) | ¥4,071 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (¥2,659) | ¥3,365 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 (¥11,603) | ¥14,181 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £39 (¥5,656) | ¥7,647 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (¥1,013) | ¥964 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.28 (¥476) | ¥487 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.22 (¥613) | ¥586 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £355 (¥51,487) | ¥49,094 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (¥5,270) | ¥10,339 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (¥1,225) | ¥468 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,960 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JPY
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Cost of living in Jersey is about the same as in Japan
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