- Cost of Living
- Guernsey
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guernsey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($16) | $14 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £7 ($9) | $8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.52 ($5.82) | $4.52 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.46 ($1.87) | $0.89 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.16 ($4.06) | $3.19 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.00 ($6) | $3.98 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($9) | $6 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.54 ($3.26) | $3.33 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.03 ($2.60) | $1.61 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 ($1.93) | $3.62 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 ($15) | $15 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.57 ($2.02) | $1.92 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.10 ($1.41) | $2.13 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,233 ($2,871) | $2,045 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,586 ($2,039) | $1,575 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 ($171) | $177 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,375 ($1,768) | $1,588 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,030 ($1,324) | $1,130 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £90 ($116) | $119 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £38 ($49) | $48 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $329 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.00 ($3.86) | $11 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($15) | $23 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 31% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £85 ($109) | $47 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £45 ($58) | $45 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £38 ($48) | $85 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £90 ($116) | $115 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,387 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.29 ($1.66) | $0.78 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £30 ($39) | $85 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 ($5.14) | $7 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £45 ($57) | $111 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.00 ($3.86) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.00 ($3.86) | $5.13 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 ($2.31) | $3.47 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 ($2.57) | $1.87 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 ($21) | $21 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is 2% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($39) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 ($84) | $79 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($10) | $12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.75 ($3.54) | $4.90 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.40 ($4.37) | $5.95 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.37 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 ($74) | $53 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89,983 prices entered by 12,775 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.286
USD
/
GBP
Cost of living in Guernsey is about the same as in United States
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