Cost of living in Guernsey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 536% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 536% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £34 (₨4,007) | ₨429 | + 835% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £25 (₨2,916) | ₨363 | + 703% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £9 (₨1,050) | ₨179 | + 486% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.56 (₨182) | ₨61 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £7 (₨811) | ₨102 | + 693% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.61 (₨654) | ₨44 | + 1375% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £14 (₨1,633) | ₨251 | + 550% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.90 (₨338) | ₨194 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £5.00 (₨583) | ₨41 | + 1307% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £7 (₨816) | ₨162 | + 405% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £15 (₨1,749) | ₨926 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.50 (₨292) | ₨92 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £3.00 (₨350) | ₨41 | + 763% | |
| Housing | + 646% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 646% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,718 (₨316,992) | ₨45,895 | + 591% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,083 (₨242,923) | ₨29,581 | + 721% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £400 (₨46,649) | ₨5,552 | + 740% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,965 (₨229,152) | ₨29,565 | + 675% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,635 (₨190,691) | ₨17,736 | + 975% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £250 (₨29,156) | ₨4,989 | + 484% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £80 (₨9,330) | ₨731 | + 1176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £500 (₨58,311) | ₨26,612 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £250 (₨29,156) | ₨12,652 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £18 (₨2,099) | ₨516 | + 307% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £20 (₨2,357) | ₨523 | + 351% | |
| Clothes | + 316% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 316% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £120 (₨13,995) | ₨2,400 | + 483% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £89 (₨10,379) | ₨2,579 | + 303% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (₨8,747) | ₨3,981 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (₨8,164) | ₨2,875 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,000 (₨1,749,333) | ₨1,738,230 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.64 (₨191) | ₨104 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (₨4,665) | ₨1,614 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 304% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 304% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £17 (₨1,983) | ₨89 | + 2136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (₨5,831) | ₨1,172 | + 398% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.00 (₨466) | ₨329 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £11 (₨1,312) | ₨220 | + 498% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £6.00 (₨700) | ₨302 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £3.70 (₨431) | ₨195 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £3.91 (₨457) | ₨95 | + 380% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £25 (₨2,916) | ₨322 | + 806% | |
| Entertainment | + 252% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guernsey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £120 (₨13,995) | ₨1,424 | + 883% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (₨2,332) | ₨604 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (₨5,831) | ₨1,842 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £155 (₨18,052) | ₨2,143 | + 742% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £14 (₨1,623) | ₨766 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.48 (₨406) | ₨240 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (₨756) | ₨208 | + 264% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £73 (₨8,492) | ₨1,579 | + 438% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (₨1,050) | ₨272 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 347% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,849 prices entered by 500 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is 347% more expensive than in India
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