Cost of living in Jersey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 ($19) | $15 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.76 ($7) | $4.25 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 ($1.62) | $0.88 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.96 ($7) | $2.94 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.11 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($10) | $6 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.31 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.67 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.02 ($4.21) | $3.31 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £13 ($18) | $14 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 ($2.88) | $1.99 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 ($1.69) | $2.06 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 34% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,840 ($2,562) | $2,210 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,044 ($2,846) | $1,551 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 ($209) | $178 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,674 ($2,331) | $1,532 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,800 ($2,506) | $1,115 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 ($139) | $111 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($33) | $50 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 ($418) | $271 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $128 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £20 ($28) | $22 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 49% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 ($70) | $47 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 ($70) | $44 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 ($139) | $87 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 ($97) | $109 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 ($24,240) | $23,548 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 ($1.68) | $0.64 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £47 ($65) | $74 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 ($66) | $112 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 ($8) | $7 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.93 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 ($2.78) | $3.64 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 ($2.54) | $1.82 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($21) | $22 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($56) | $46 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 ($34) | $25 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 ($70) | $206 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 ($70) | $79 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 ($18) | $12 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £5.00 ($7) | $5.05 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.81 ($7) | $5.83 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 ($494) | $419 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 ($76) | $50 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($13) | $8 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,056 prices entered by 4,185 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 22% more expensive than in United States
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