Cost of living in Guernsey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guernsey is 90% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £34 ($46) | $22 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £25 ($34) | $12 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £9 ($12) | $5.99 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.56 ($2.10) | $1.09 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £7 ($9) | $5.73 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £5.61 ($8) | $4.82 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £14 ($19) | $8 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.90 ($3.89) | $4.15 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £5.00 ($7) | $2.25 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £7 ($9) | $3.91 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £15 ($20) | $18 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.50 ($3.36) | $3.01 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £3.00 ($4.03) | $3.00 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Guernsey is 34% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,718 ($3,651) | $3,008 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,083 ($2,798) | $2,339 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £400 ($537) | $241 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,965 ($2,640) | $2,221 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,635 ($2,197) | $1,649 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £250 ($336) | $172 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £80 ($107) | $61 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £500 ($672) | $250 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £250 ($336) | $144 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £18 ($24) | $15 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £20 ($27) | $34 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Guernsey is 104% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £120 ($161) | $58 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £89 ($120) | $50 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 ($101) | $105 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 ($94) | $138 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Guernsey is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,000 ($20,151) | $31,214 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.64 ($2.21) | $0.94 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 ($54) | $88 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Guernsey is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £17 ($23) | $9 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £50 ($67) | $171 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.00 ($5.37) | $10 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £11 ($15) | $5.33 | + 183% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £6.00 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £3.70 ($4.97) | $5.22 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £3.91 ($5.26) | $2.45 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £25 ($34) | $32 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Guernsey is 51% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guernsey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £120 ($161) | $61 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 ($27) | $30 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 ($67) | $239 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £155 ($208) | $103 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £14 ($19) | $15 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.48 ($4.67) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $458 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £73 ($98) | $71 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $11 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,906 prices entered by 1,666 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guernsey is 37% more expensive than in United States
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