Cost of living in Guernsey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($17) | $14 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($10) | $8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.52 ($5.85) | $4.31 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.38 ($1.78) | $0.88 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.77 ($4.87) | $3.01 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.16 ($7) | $4.07 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($9) | $6 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.50 ($3.23) | $3.39 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.93 ($2.49) | $1.74 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 ($1.94) | $3.21 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 ($16) | $15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.57 ($2.03) | $1.91 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 ($1.34) | $2.07 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,000 ($3,877) | $2,233 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,500 ($1,938) | $1,604 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £133 ($172) | $178 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,375 ($1,777) | $1,609 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,030 ($1,331) | $1,140 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £90 ($116) | $117 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £38 ($49) | $48 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $301 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.00 ($3.88) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($16) | $22 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 ($65) | $49 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £45 ($58) | $44 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £38 ($48) | $87 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 ($65) | $114 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,996 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.35 ($1.74) | $0.77 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £30 ($39) | $80 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 ($5.17) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £45 ($58) | $110 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.00 ($3.88) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.00 ($3.88) | $5.05 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 ($2.33) | $3.54 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 ($2.58) | $1.85 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 ($23) | $22 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($39) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 ($18) | $25 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £70 ($90) | $75 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.00 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($3.88) | $4.80 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.50 ($5.81) | $5.81 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 ($74) | $53 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,621 prices entered by 6,437 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is 5% more expensive than in United States
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