Cost of living in Guernsey compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 197% | |||
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Food in Guernsey is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (₨1,299) | ₨370 | + 251% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (₨747) | ₨294 | + 154% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.52 (₨459) | ₨143 | + 222% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.38 (₨140) | ₨52 | + 168% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.77 (₨382) | ₨73 | + 421% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.16 (₨524) | ₨36 | + 1346% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (₨680) | ₨227 | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (₨254) | ₨140 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.93 (₨195) | ₨31 | + 530% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (₨152) | ₨132 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (₨1,218) | ₨772 | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.57 (₨159) | ₨85 | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (₨105) | ₨36 | + 192% | |
Housing | + 549% | |||
Housing in Guernsey is 549% more expensive than in India | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,189 (₨323,635) | ₨33,366 | + 870% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,500 (₨152,224) | ₨19,918 | + 664% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 (₨13,531) | ₨4,363 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,375 (₨139,538) | ₨19,036 | + 633% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,030 (₨104,516) | ₨12,499 | + 736% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £90 (₨9,133) | ₨3,334 | + 174% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £38 (₨3,856) | ₨676 | + 470% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,555 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,444 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.00 (₨304) | ₨411 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (₨1,218) | ₨211 | + 477% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Guernsey is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (₨5,074) | ₨2,314 | + 119% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £45 (₨4,567) | ₨2,579 | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £38 (₨3,806) | ₨3,601 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (₨5,074) | ₨2,719 | + 87% | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in Guernsey is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,900 (₨2,425,431) | ₨918,724 | + 164% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.35 (₨137) | ₨80 | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £30 (₨3,044) | ₨1,164 | + 162% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Guernsey is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 (₨406) | ₨100 | + 304% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨212 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £45 (₨4,567) | ₨624 | + 631% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.00 (₨304) | ₨316 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨161 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.00 (₨304) | ₨254 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (₨183) | ₨140 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (₨203) | ₨68 | + 197% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (₨1,827) | ₨239 | + 663% | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Guernsey is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (₨3,044) | ₨1,175 | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £14 (₨1,421) | ₨473 | + 201% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,631 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £70 (₨7,104) | ₨1,624 | + 337% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.00 (₨507) | ₨568 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (₨304) | ₨193 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.50 (₨457) | ₨190 | + 141% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (₨5,835) | ₨1,574 | + 271% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨271 | - | |
TOTAL | + 219% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is 219% more expensive than in India
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