Cost of living in Guernsey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($18) | $15 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($10) | $8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.52 ($6) | $4.25 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.38 ($1.92) | $0.88 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.77 ($5.24) | $2.94 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.16 ($7) | $4.11 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($9) | $6 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 ($3.48) | $3.31 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.93 ($2.68) | $1.67 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 ($2.09) | $3.31 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 ($17) | $14 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.57 ($2.19) | $1.99 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 ($1.44) | $2.06 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,189 ($4,441) | $2,210 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,500 ($2,089) | $1,551 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 ($186) | $178 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,375 ($1,915) | $1,532 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,030 ($1,434) | $1,115 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £90 ($125) | $111 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £38 ($53) | $50 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $271 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $128 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.00 ($4.18) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($17) | $22 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 ($70) | $47 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £45 ($63) | $44 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £38 ($52) | $87 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 ($70) | $109 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,900 ($33,281) | $23,548 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.35 ($1.88) | $0.64 | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £30 ($42) | $74 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 ($5.57) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £45 ($63) | $112 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.00 ($4.18) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.00 ($4.18) | $4.93 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 ($2.51) | $3.64 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 ($2.78) | $1.82 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 ($25) | $22 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($42) | $46 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 ($19) | $25 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £70 ($97) | $79 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.00 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($4.18) | $5.05 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.50 ($6) | $5.83 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 ($80) | $50 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,040 prices entered by 4,185 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.392
USD
/
GBP
Cost of living in Guernsey is 19% more expensive than in United States
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