Cost of living in Guernsey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 106% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guernsey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £20 (¥3,630) | ¥998 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £12 (¥2,178) | ¥723 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.00 (¥907) | ¥544 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.70 (¥309) | ¥204 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.80 (¥871) | ¥323 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.16 (¥937) | ¥616 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (¥1,216) | ¥934 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 (¥454) | ¥850 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.93 (¥349) | ¥535 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.50 (¥454) | ¥288 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £35 (¥6,352) | ¥1,240 | + 412% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.50 (¥454) | ¥240 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £2.00 (¥363) | ¥202 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 133% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guernsey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £4,574 (¥830,135) | ¥279,056 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,000 (¥544,440) | ¥163,427 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (¥36,296) | ¥23,363 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,800 (¥326,664) | ¥150,519 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,400 (¥254,072) | ¥81,210 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (¥18,148) | ¥36,753 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £30 (¥5,444) | ¥4,386 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £400 (¥72,592) | ¥49,710 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,687 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.00 (¥907) | ¥1,118 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 (¥3,267) | ¥1,483 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guernsey | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (¥14,518) | ¥6,145 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (¥9,074) | ¥5,263 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (¥13,611) | ¥9,604 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (¥12,704) | ¥13,529 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guernsey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,900 (¥4,337,371) | ¥2,697,750 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.80 (¥327) | ¥169 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £30 (¥5,444) | ¥10,153 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Guernsey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 (¥726) | ¥2,154 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (¥9,074) | ¥5,499 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.00 (¥544) | ¥1,340 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥842 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.00 (¥544) | ¥750 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.50 (¥454) | ¥225 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (¥363) | ¥233 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £30 (¥5,444) | ¥3,812 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guernsey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (¥7,259) | ¥4,064 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (¥3,630) | ¥3,590 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (¥9,074) | ¥4,524 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £140 (¥25,407) | ¥6,047 | + 320% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (¥1,996) | ¥896 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.50 (¥635) | ¥487 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.80 (¥1,053) | ¥585 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥98,506 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £60 (¥10,889) | ¥9,275 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (¥1,633) | ¥587 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 784 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is 71% more expensive than in Japan
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