Cost of living in Jersey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £12 ($15) | $17 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6.00 ($7) | $9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.76 ($5.94) | $5.07 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 ($1.45) | $0.99 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.96 ($6) | $3.33 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.43 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($9) | $7 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.93 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.92 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.02 ($3.77) | $3.30 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 ($16) | $16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 ($2.58) | $2.26 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 ($1.51) | $2.47 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,000 ($2,494) | $2,508 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,500 ($1,870) | $1,960 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £90 ($112) | $206 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,000 ($1,247) | $1,774 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £800 ($998) | $1,342 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £40 ($50) | $139 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £45 ($56) | $56 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 ($374) | $300 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $135 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 ($19) | $27 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 ($62) | $51 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 ($62) | $46 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 ($125) | $92 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 ($87) | $120 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 ($21,706) | $25,474 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 ($1.51) | $1.06 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £47 ($58) | $77 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 ($6) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 ($59) | $125 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.17 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 ($2.49) | $4.18 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 ($2.28) | $2.05 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £25 ($31) | $25 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Jersey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($50) | $49 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 ($30) | $27 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 ($62) | $196 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 ($75) | $83 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 ($14) | $13 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($3.74) | $5.19 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 ($4.99) | $6 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 ($443) | $499 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £55 ($69) | $53 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($11) | $9 | + 23% | |
| 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 16,162 prices entered by 2,613 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 10% cheaper than in United States
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