Cost of living in Guernsey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (₨1,193) | ₨388 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (₨686) | ₨281 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.52 (₨422) | ₨141 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.38 (₨129) | ₨52 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.77 (₨351) | ₨72 | + 387% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.16 (₨481) | ₨37 | + 1203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (₨624) | ₨214 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (₨233) | ₨140 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.93 (₨179) | ₨28 | + 533% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (₨140) | ₨127 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (₨1,118) | ₨825 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.57 (₨146) | ₨84 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (₨96) | ₨35 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 447% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 447% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,000 (₨279,530) | ₨31,177 | + 797% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,500 (₨139,765) | ₨20,116 | + 595% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 (₨12,424) | ₨4,308 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,375 (₨128,118) | ₨23,452 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,030 (₨95,962) | ₨13,618 | + 605% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £90 (₨8,386) | ₨3,250 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £38 (₨3,541) | ₨743 | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨30,078 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,522 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.00 (₨280) | ₨379 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (₨1,118) | ₨325 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (₨4,659) | ₨2,357 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £45 (₨4,193) | ₨2,543 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £38 (₨3,494) | ₨3,755 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (₨4,659) | ₨2,819 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨930,451 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.35 (₨126) | ₨76 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £30 (₨2,795) | ₨1,216 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 (₨373) | ₨106 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £45 (₨4,193) | ₨975 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.00 (₨280) | ₨248 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨173 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.00 (₨280) | ₨242 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (₨168) | ₨152 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (₨186) | ₨69 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (₨1,677) | ₨243 | + 590% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (₨2,795) | ₨1,179 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (₨1,304) | ₨467 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,718 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £70 (₨6,522) | ₨1,945 | + 235% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.00 (₨466) | ₨686 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (₨280) | ₨220 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.50 (₨419) | ₨226 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (₨5,358) | ₨1,918 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨241 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,517 prices entered by 2,283 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is 164% more expensive than in India
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