Cost of living in Jersey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 ($20) | $19 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($8) | $10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.50 ($5.59) | $5.76 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.60 ($1.99) | $1.08 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 ($3.73) | $4.94 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.00 ($3.73) | $4.68 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($9) | $7 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.67 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.49 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.02 ($3.75) | $3.11 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 ($16) | $16 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 ($2.57) | $2.77 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 ($1.86) | $2.98 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,279 ($2,833) | $2,824 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,667 ($2,073) | $2,138 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £207 ($257) | $220 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,111 ($1,382) | $1,886 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £828 ($1,029) | $1,441 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 ($126) | $146 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £42 ($52) | $64 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 ($373) | $295 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $133 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 ($19) | $31 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 ($62) | $54 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 ($62) | $45 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 ($124) | $93 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 ($87) | $119 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 ($21,642) | $27,943 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.88 ($2.34) | $1.05 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 ($63) | $79 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 ($6) | $8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 ($59) | $140 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.80 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 ($2.49) | $4.72 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 ($2.27) | $2.25 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £25 ($31) | $27 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($50) | $55 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 ($30) | $28 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 ($62) | $203 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 ($75) | $89 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($3.73) | $5.21 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 ($4.97) | $6 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 ($441) | $556 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £55 ($68) | $54 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($11) | $10 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,786 prices entered by 2,797 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 10% cheaper than in United States
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