Cost of living in Jersey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 ($20) | $21 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.93 ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.45 ($5.78) | $5.83 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.65 ($2.15) | $1.11 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.55 ($5.91) | $5.25 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £4.85 ($6) | $4.89 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($9) | $7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.20 ($2.86) | $4.28 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.13 ($2.77) | $2.32 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.92 ($3.80) | $3.55 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 ($15) | $18 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.63 ($3.42) | $2.94 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 ($1.23) | $3.19 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,300 ($2,989) | $3,302 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 ($2,599) | $2,480 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 ($195) | $228 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,111 ($1,444) | $2,274 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £700 ($910) | $1,665 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 ($132) | $165 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 ($26) | $63 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 ($390) | $253 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £170 ($221) | $147 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.00 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 ($17) | $34 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 57% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £120 ($156) | $58 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 ($65) | $51 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 ($117) | $105 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £100 ($130) | $144 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 51% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £35,000 ($45,480) | $30,907 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.55 ($2.01) | $0.95 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 ($131) | $88 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.30 ($5.59) | $9 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £44 ($57) | $164 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.75 ($4.87) | $9 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 ($2.08) | $5.20 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.33 ($3.03) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.75 ($3.57) | $5.15 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 ($1.30) | $2.32 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 ($26) | $31 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £80 ($104) | $61 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 ($26) | $30 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 ($65) | $220 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £120 ($156) | $104 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($3.90) | $5.86 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £8 ($10) | $8 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 ($461) | $495 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.54 ($0.70) | $0.54 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 ($74) | $74 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $11 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,570 prices entered by 2,003 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is about the same as in United States
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