Cost of Living Comparison Between Guernsey and China Cost of Living Comparison Between Guernsey and China

😐 Solo nomad: Guernsey is 128.4% more expensive than China without rent, and 325.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Guernsey is 133% more expensive than China without rent, and 235.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Guernsey
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 GGP 15.02
$2.85 ¥20.46
614.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$81 GGP 59.8
$23.97 ¥172
238.01%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.7 GGP 7.16
$4.96 ¥35.61
95.56%
Cappuccino
$4.77 GGP 3.52
$3.13 ¥22.47
52.40%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.76 GGP 2.04
$0.44 ¥3.18
527.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.19 GGP 1.62
$0.29 ¥2.1
655.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.88 GGP 5.08
$0.95 ¥6.83
624.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.89 GGP 5.09
$2.14 ¥15.32
221.96%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Guernsey
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.35 GGP 1.73
$1.85 ¥13.23
27.03%
White Bread (500g)
$2.38 GGP 1.75
$1.68 ¥12.06
41.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.76 GGP 2.04
$0.95 ¥6.81
190.53%
Eggs
$5.24 GGP 3.87
$1.55 ¥11.11
238.06%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.46 GGP 10.67
$13.25 ¥95.1
9.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.94 GGP 8.81
$3.28 ¥23.52
264.02%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$17.21 GGP 12.7
$10.85 ¥77.8
58.62%
Apples (1kg)
$3.82 GGP 2.82
$1.77 ¥12.66
115.82%
Banana (1kg)
$3.64 GGP 2.69
$1.26 ¥9.01
188.89%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.98 GGP 3.67
$1.5 ¥10.73
232.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.25 GGP 3.87
$1.19 ¥8.5
341.18%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 GGP 2.05
$0.75 ¥5.4
270.67%
Onion (1kg)
$3.14 GGP 2.31
$0.86 ¥6.15
265.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.31 GGP 1.71
$0.61 ¥4.37
278.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.84 GGP 1.36
$0.58 ¥4.14
217.24%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.42 GGP 8.43
$3.45 ¥24.74
231.01%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.06 GGP 8.16
$11.3 ¥81.1
-2.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.32 GGP 1.71
$0.84 ¥6
176.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.24 GGP 1.66
$1.68 ¥12.05
33.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Guernsey
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.07 GGP 1.52
$0.4 ¥2.86
417.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.1 GGP 25.16
$20.83 ¥149
63.71%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$7.11 GGP 5.24
$1.36 ¥9.74
422.79%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$0.35 ¥2.55
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$15.03 GGP 11.09
$6.8 ¥48.75
121.03%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.26 GGP 1.67
$1.12 ¥8.05
101.79%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.5K GGP 24.7K
$19.2K ¥137.7K
74.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$50.8K GGP 37.5K
$16.7K ¥119.8K
204.41%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Guernsey
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$218 GGP 161
$51.4 ¥369
323.20%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.17 GGP 16.36
$9.77 ¥70.1
126.92%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$67.7 GGP 49.93
$11.34 ¥81.3
496.65%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Guernsey
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$77.2 GGP 57
$39.55 ¥284
95.30%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.05 GGP 13.32
$14.89 ¥107
21.22%
Cinema Ticket
$10.17 GGP 7.5
$6.23 ¥44.71
63.24%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Guernsey
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$2,327 GGP 1,718
$417 ¥2,989
458.51%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$18.1K GGP 13.4K
$17.7K ¥126.8K
2.40%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Guernsey
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$90.7 GGP 66.9
$45.65 ¥327
98.64%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.8 GGP 24.2
$33.49 ¥240
-2.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.6 GGP 69.8
$71.8 ¥515
31.70%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$96.9 GGP 71.5
$72.9 ¥523
32.99%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Guernsey
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,195 GGP 1,620
$445 ¥3,194
393.01%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,079 GGP 1,534
$255 ¥1,830
715.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,344 GGP 2,468
$915 ¥6,566
265.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,070 GGP 2,266
$543 ¥3,895
465.42%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$11.5K GGP 8,453
$6,142 ¥44.1K
86.51%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$8,860 GGP 6,539
$2,860 ¥20.5K
209.80%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Guernsey
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,377 GGP 3,230
$942 ¥6,755
364.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.07
4.06
24.88%

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Last update for Guernsey: October 28, 2025

Last update for China: October 29, 2025

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