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Jersey travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Jersey

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Jersey for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Jersey compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Jersey in 2024 is 22% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Jersey in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Jersey by expense type

Restaurant budget in Jersey

Lunch

$ 50/person
($ 26 to $ 81)

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149% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 63/person
($ 44 to $ 113)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 9/person
($ 8.7 to $ 12)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.8 for 500ml
($ 6.2 to $ 7.4)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 4.6/cup
($ 3.7 to $ 5)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.6/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Jersey

1-star hotel

$ 99/night
($ 99 to $ 383)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 172/night
($ 139 to $ 219)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 184/night
($ 124 to $ 292)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 209/night
($ 136 to $ 349)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 223/night
($ 159 to $ 342)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 499

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 99/month
($ 99 to $ 383)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 221/month
($ 161 to $ 328)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 199/month
($ 119 to $ 372)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 203/month
($ 120 to $ 386)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 281/month
($ 176 to $ 517)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Jersey

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 2.7)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 6)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 5.3 to $ 16)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7.1)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.7)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.7)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.2
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Jersey

Bus ticket

$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 3.7)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.8/km
($ 2.3 to $ 7.4)

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123% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5
($ 4.9 to $ 6.2)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 78/24hrs
($ 48 to $ 124)

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152% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Jersey

Cinema

$ 18/ticket
($ 14 to $ 23)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 19/hr
($ 15 to $ 20)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Jersey

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 13 to $ 15)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 94
($ 57 to $ 125)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 38 to $ 63)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → London

$ 560
(fair price: $ 483)

Sydney → London

$ 1316
(fair price: $ 1079)

Melbourne → London

$ 1329
(fair price: $ 1113)

Los Angeles → London

$ 836
(fair price: $ 675)

Toronto → London

$ 660
(fair price: $ 589)

Chicago → London

$ 810
(fair price: $ 664)