Cost of living in Guernsey compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 335% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 335% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guernsey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £34 (322元) | 42元 | + 665% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £25 (234元) | 37元 | + 536% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £9 (84元) | 15元 | + 477% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.56 (15元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £7 (65元) | 16元 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.61 (53元) | 11元 | + 387% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £14 (131元) | 50元 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.90 (27元) | 16元 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £5.00 (47元) | 7元 | + 605% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £7 (66元) | 7元 | + 881% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £15 (141元) | 94元 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.50 (23元) | 9元 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £3.00 (28元) | 13元 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 204% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guernsey | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,718 (25,460元) | 13,997元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,083 (19,511元) | 6,833元 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £400 (3,747元) | 450元 | + 733% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,965 (18,405元) | 6,875元 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,635 (15,316元) | 3,656元 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £250 (2,342元) | 296元 | + 691% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £80 (749元) | 100元 | + 652% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £500 (4,683元) | 1,460元 | + 221% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £250 (2,342元) | 553元 | + 324% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £18 (169元) | 43元 | + 293% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £20 (189元) | 55元 | + 242% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 135% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guernsey | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £120 (1,124元) | 418元 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £89 (834元) | 296元 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (703元) | 570元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (656元) | 705元 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guernsey | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,000 (140,503元) | 148,726元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.64 (15元) | 8元 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (375元) | 233元 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 120% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guernsey | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £17 (159元) | 51元 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (468元) | 114元 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.00 (37元) | 67元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £11 (105元) | 57元 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £6.00 (56元) | 25元 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £3.70 (35元) | 7元 | + 398% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £3.91 (37元) | 13元 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £25 (234元) | 85元 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is 148% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guernsey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £120 (1,124元) | 178元 | + 530% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (187元) | 109元 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (468元) | 703元 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £155 (1,450元) | 320元 | + 353% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £14 (130元) | 81元 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.48 (33元) | 28元 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (61元) | 15元 | + 300% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £73 (682元) | 414元 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (84元) | 26元 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 828 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is 171% more expensive than in China
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