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Cost of Living Guide in Guernsey

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Guernsey offers a high quality of life but at a premium cost, with overall living expenses including rent about 46% higher than the Europe average and consumer prices excluding rent 23% above the regional benchmark. It stands out as more expensive than most European countries, particularly for housing, though purchasing power remains strong regionally. No home country comparison available.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$2,250 / £1,700 (local food, public transport, modest shared housing) for a single person
Comfortable
$3,500-5,700 / £2,600-4,300 (decent 1BR apartment, mix of dining out and groceries, gym) for a single person
Family of four
$7,300-10,300 / £5,500-7,800 (3BR housing, car, international schooling, imported goods) for a family of four

Guernsey delivers excellent value through high purchasing power and quality of life despite costs 46% above Europe average overall—ideal for high earners but challenging for budget-conscious expats without local ties.

Economic & Living Costs in Guernsey
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

15-30 £
Avg: 22.5 £
+55.4% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

50-100 £
Avg: 75 £
-6.3% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

6-8 £
Avg: 7 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

2.5-6.1 £
Avg: 4.3 £
-3.4% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

1500-1900 £
Avg: 1700 £
+7.9% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

1400-1800 £
Avg: 1600 £
+6.7% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

2500-3000 £
Avg: 2750 £
+14.6% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

2000-3000 £
Avg: 2500 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

1.15-2 £
Avg: 1.57 £
+5.0% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

3.8-11.67 £
Avg: 7.73 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

25-28 £
Avg: 26.5 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

1.53-1.7 £
Avg: 1.61 £
+4.9% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

80-170 £
Avg: 125 £
-30.2% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

39-50 £
Avg: 44.5 £
-16.9% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

15.99-25 £
Avg: 20.5 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

1.4-2 £
Avg: 1.7 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

0.93-3.1 £
Avg: 2.02 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

2.51-5.2 £
Avg: 3.85 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

6-15.96 £
Avg: 10.98 £
-8.3% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

30-86 £
Avg: 58 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

5-20 £
Avg: 12.5 £
+21.4% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

7-9 £
Avg: 8 £
-5.9% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

1250-2000 £
Avg: 1625 £
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03