Cost of living in Guernsey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 225% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 225% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £20 (₨1,924) | ₨337 | + 471% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £10 (₨962) | ₨294 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.52 (₨435) | ₨162 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.89 (₨182) | ₨54 | + 239% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.60 (₨346) | ₨83 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.16 (₨497) | ₨40 | + 1145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (₨645) | ₨216 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (₨241) | ₨152 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.93 (₨185) | ₨29 | + 542% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (₨144) | ₨148 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (₨866) | ₨766 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.00 (₨192) | ₨88 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (₨100) | ₨35 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 563% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 563% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,669 (₨256,815) | ₨31,549 | + 714% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,712 (₨164,743) | ₨20,122 | + 719% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £217 (₨20,918) | ₨4,477 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,832 (₨176,209) | ₨22,933 | + 668% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,353 (₨130,134) | ₨14,192 | + 817% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £161 (₨15,450) | ₨3,664 | + 322% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (₨3,848) | ₨511 | + 653% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £400 (₨38,483) | ₨29,219 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,383 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.00 (₨289) | ₨416 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (₨1,539) | ₨320 | + 382% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (₨4,810) | ₨2,328 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £45 (₨4,329) | ₨2,564 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £38 (₨3,608) | ₨3,571 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (₨4,810) | ₨3,002 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,900 (₨2,299,369) | ₨980,422 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.50 (₨144) | ₨108 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 (₨385) | ₨140 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 (₨5,296) | ₨1,443 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.00 (₨289) | ₨402 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.00 (₨289) | ₨248 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (₨173) | ₨152 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (₨192) | ₨72 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £22 (₨2,117) | ₨373 | + 467% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £50 (₨4,810) | ₨1,422 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (₨1,443) | ₨607 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £70 (₨6,735) | ₨2,140 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.00 (₨481) | ₨607 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (₨289) | ₨229 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.50 (₨433) | ₨173 | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 (₨5,195) | ₨1,540 | + 237% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨247 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,558 prices entered by 974 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is 193% more expensive than in India
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