Cost of Living in Saint Helier
Summary of cost of living in Saint Helier, Jersey:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $5,095.8 (£3,800.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,435.1 (£1,070.3), excluding rent.
- Saint Helier is 0.1% more expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Saint Helier is, on average, 23.3% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £30.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £90.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £8.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £4.75 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.66 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.49 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.88 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.68 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.89 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £1.27 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £4.61 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £2.47 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £4.08 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £6.27 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.44 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £1.19 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £1.42 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.53 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £1.09 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £1.06 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £1.39 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.88 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £3.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £5.83 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £15.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.45 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £52.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £3.95 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £3.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £40.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.54 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £20,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £27,500.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £240.67 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £36.50 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £56.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £57.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £21.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £15.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £2,050.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £9,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £78.33 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £55.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £90.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £156.67 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,397.14 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,186.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £2,652.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £2,050.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £809.87 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £713.20 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £3,575.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.08 | |
Prices in Saint Helier
This city had 132 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 1 June 2026
Last update: 1 June 2026
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Tapas meal with house wine ( bottle) in market £70
Lunch with glass of house wine ( glasses x2) at fish market £120
Bell italia family meal for 3 (nothing special : pasta and pizzas and starters ) £123.90!
Stop down playing how expensive it is to eat, and have a home in Jersey. People are leaving in droves !