What is the cost of living in Saint Helier?

The cost of living in Saint Helier is 7.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 92.9). Groceries are 12.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 6.5% more expensive than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,173 per month. Local purchasing power index is 125.9 (NYC = 100).

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7.1% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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EUR 1,173

Estimated rent in

125.9

Purchasing Power

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Saint Helier

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

92.9 Above average

Rent

45.7 Affordable

Groceries

87.7 Above average

Restaurants

106.5 Expensive

Purchasing Power

125.9 Very strong

Estimated rent in Saint Helier

1-BR — City centre EUR 1,173/mo

1-BR — Outside centre EUR 880/mo

3-BR — City centre EUR 2,042/mo

Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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