Cost of living in Guernsey compared to United States
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £20 ($25) | $19 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £10 ($12) | $10 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.52 ($5.63) | $5.78 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.89 ($2.36) | $1.08 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.60 ($4.48) | $4.96 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.16 ($6) | $4.69 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 ($3.11) | $4.68 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.93 ($2.40) | $2.52 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 ($1.87) | $3.05 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($11) | $16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.00 ($2.49) | $2.76 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 ($1.29) | $3.00 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,669 ($3,324) | $2,845 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,712 ($2,132) | $2,149 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £217 ($271) | $222 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,832 ($2,280) | $1,889 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,353 ($1,684) | $1,445 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £161 ($200) | $150 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 ($50) | $64 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £400 ($498) | $299 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $137 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.00 ($3.74) | $14 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 ($20) | $31 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 ($62) | $54 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £45 ($56) | $45 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £38 ($47) | $93 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 ($62) | $119 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,900 ($29,758) | $27,977 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.50 ($1.86) | $1.05 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 ($4.98) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 ($69) | $139 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.00 ($3.74) | $8 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.83 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.00 ($3.74) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 ($2.24) | $4.78 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 ($2.49) | $2.24 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £22 ($27) | $27 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £50 ($62) | $55 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 ($19) | $28 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £70 ($87) | $89 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.00 ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($3.74) | $5.19 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.50 ($5.60) | $6 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $563 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 ($67) | $55 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,852 prices entered by 2,809 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is about the same as in United States
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