Cost of Living in Guernsey
Summary of cost of living in Guernsey:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,354.9$ (3,197.1£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,188.2$ (872.3£), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Guernsey is, on average, 11.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Guernsey is, on average, 43.1% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.50 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6.99 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.46 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.97 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.57 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.75 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.61 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.29 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.35 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.28 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.28 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.01 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.23 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.63 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.63 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.08 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.06 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.53 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.10 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.67 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.00 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 25.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.70 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.90 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 12.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.65 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,000.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 31,000.00 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 124.21 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.78 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 45.67 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 57.44 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.33 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.38 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,687.50 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,500.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 67.50 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 25.00 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.33 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 78.33 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,644.44 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,535.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,725.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,518.75 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 805.15 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 619.35 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,369.50 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.07 | |
Prices in Guernsey
This country had 44 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 1 February 2026
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Last update: 1 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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