Cost of living in Guernsey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 216% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 216% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £20 (₨2,055) | ₨376 | + 446% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £10 (₨1,028) | ₨331 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.52 (₨465) | ₨167 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.89 (₨194) | ₨58 | + 237% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.60 (₨370) | ₨90 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.16 (₨530) | ₨38 | + 1303% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (₨688) | ₨248 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (₨257) | ₨153 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.93 (₨198) | ₨31 | + 528% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (₨154) | ₨171 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (₨925) | ₨787 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.00 (₨206) | ₨91 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (₨106) | ₨38 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 480% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 480% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,669 (₨274,289) | ₨37,202 | + 637% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,712 (₨175,952) | ₨23,227 | + 658% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £217 (₨22,341) | ₨5,797 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,832 (₨188,198) | ₨25,043 | + 651% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,353 (₨138,988) | ₨16,133 | + 762% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £161 (₨16,501) | ₨6,512 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (₨4,110) | ₨652 | + 531% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £400 (₨41,102) | ₨30,817 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,976 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.00 (₨308) | ₨538 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (₨1,644) | ₨425 | + 287% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (₨5,138) | ₨2,477 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £45 (₨4,624) | ₨2,797 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £38 (₨3,853) | ₨4,303 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (₨5,138) | ₨3,087 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,900 (₨2,455,823) | ₨1,248,440 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.50 (₨154) | ₨104 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,115 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 (₨411) | ₨144 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 (₨5,656) | ₨891 | + 535% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.00 (₨308) | ₨413 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨226 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.00 (₨308) | ₨274 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (₨185) | ₨170 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (₨206) | ₨96 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £22 (₨2,261) | ₨309 | + 632% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £50 (₨5,138) | ₨1,438 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (₨1,541) | ₨603 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £70 (₨7,193) | ₨1,942 | + 270% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.00 (₨514) | ₨733 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (₨308) | ₨229 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.50 (₨462) | ₨183 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 (₨5,549) | ₨1,560 | + 256% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨267 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,776 prices entered by 1,233 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is 160% more expensive than in India
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