- Cost of Living
- Jersey
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jersey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 ($18) | $14 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 ($10) | $8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.58 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 ($1.54) | $0.89 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.60 ($4.62) | $3.18 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.03 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($9) | $6 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.35 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.59 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 ($1.93) | $3.33 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.93 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 ($1.56) | $2.13 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,583 ($2,033) | $2,037 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,317 ($1,691) | $1,571 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 ($170) | $178 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,375 ($1,766) | $1,565 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £800 ($1,027) | $1,121 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £100 ($128) | $123 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 ($30) | $48 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $335 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $118 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($15) | $22 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £48 ($61) | $47 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 ($103) | $85 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 ($77) | $115 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 ($22,357) | $22,253 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 ($1.40) | $0.77 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 ($61) | $85 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £42 ($54) | $111 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.08 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.45 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 ($2.34) | $1.86 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($15) | $20 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 ($37) | $44 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 ($24) | $25 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 ($103) | $173 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £39 ($50) | $79 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.28 ($4.22) | $4.86 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.22 ($5.43) | $5.86 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £355 ($456) | $429 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 ($47) | $54 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 ($11) | $8 | + 36% | |
| 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 93,016 prices entered by 13,681 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 7% cheaper than in United States
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