Cost of living in Jersey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 ($19) | $14 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($9) | $8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.00 ($6) | $4.31 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.25 ($1.62) | $0.88 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.60 ($5.94) | $3.01 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.07 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($9) | $6 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.39 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.74 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 ($1.94) | $3.21 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $1.91 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 ($1.57) | $2.07 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,792 ($2,315) | $2,233 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,500 ($3,230) | $1,604 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 ($171) | $178 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,543 ($1,994) | $1,609 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £800 ($1,034) | $1,140 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 ($129) | $117 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($30) | $48 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 ($388) | $301 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £25 ($32) | $22 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 37% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 ($65) | $49 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 ($65) | $44 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £100 ($129) | $87 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 ($90) | $114 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,408 ($22,494) | $22,996 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 ($1.56) | $0.77 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £47 ($60) | $80 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.95 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 ($61) | $110 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £6.00 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.05 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 ($2.58) | $3.54 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 ($2.36) | $1.85 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($19) | $22 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($39) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 ($31) | $25 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 ($65) | $221 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 ($65) | $75 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 ($16) | $12 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £5.00 ($6) | $4.80 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 ($5.17) | $5.81 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 ($459) | $405 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 ($70) | $53 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $8 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,644 prices entered by 6,444 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey is 6% more expensive than in United States
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