Cost of living in Jersey is 3% lower than in Dallas (without rent).
Rent in Jersey is 31% more expensive than in Dallas.
Cost of living including rent in Jersey is 18% higher than in Dallas.
Food in Jersey is 2% cheaper than in Dallas.
Transport in Jersey is 40% cheaper than in Dallas.
| Jersey | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jersey | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.1 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.63 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.01 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.3 $ | 2.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.19 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.27 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.01 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.04 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.48 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.64 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.2 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.4 $ | 9.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.72 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 118 $ | 97.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.3 $ | 19.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 195 $ | 98.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.29 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.05 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 8.01 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.68 $ | 2.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93 $ | 144 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 220 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
79.1 $ | 64.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,714 $ | 1,280 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,074 $ | 2,267 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,505 $ | 1,643 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,909 $ | 3,063 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,964 $ | 4,445 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,695 $ | 2,304 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,302 $ | 5,410 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.52 % | 6.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.7 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.4 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 31 $ | 24.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.3 $ | 101 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.2 $ | 57.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,285 $ | 1,291 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,391 $ | 26,874 $ |