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

😐 Solo nomad: Guernsey is 126.2% more expensive than China without rent, and 322.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Guernsey is 131.8% more expensive than China without rent, and 237.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Guernsey
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.42 GGP 15.31
$2.82 ¥19.53
624.11%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$80.7 GGP 60.5
$23.62 ¥163
241.45%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.43 GGP 7.07
$4.97 ¥34.40
89.74%
Cappuccino
$4.84 GGP 3.63
$3.14 ¥21.70
54.14%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.73 GGP 2.05
$0.44 ¥3.07
520.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 GGP 1.58
$0.27 ¥1.84
681.48%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.83 GGP 5.12
$0.93 ¥6.41
634.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.84 GGP 5.13
$2.08 ¥14.39
228.85%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Guernsey
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.45 GGP 1.84
$1.84 ¥12.71
33.15%
White Bread (500g)
$2.36 GGP 1.77
$1.62 ¥11.18
45.68%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.86 GGP 2.14
$0.96 ¥6.63
197.92%
Eggs
$5.15 GGP 3.86
$1.56 ¥10.78
230.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.35 GGP 10.77
$13.18 ¥91.2
8.88%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.01 GGP 9.01
$3.21 ¥22.18
274.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.92 GGP 12.69
$10.89 ¥75.4
55.37%
Apples (1kg)
$3.93 GGP 2.95
$1.77 ¥12.22
122.03%
Banana (1kg)
$3.69 GGP 2.77
$1.25 ¥8.65
195.20%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.81 GGP 3.61
$1.52 ¥10.54
216.45%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.28 GGP 3.96
$1.15 ¥7.96
359.13%
Potato (1kg)
$2.77 GGP 2.07
$0.76 ¥5.28
264.47%
Onion (1kg)
$3.22 GGP 2.41
$0.89 ¥6.15
261.80%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.33 GGP 1.74
$0.61 ¥4.25
281.97%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.86 GGP 1.39
$0.54 ¥3.72
244.44%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.49 GGP 8.62
$3.38 ¥23.36
239.94%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.65 GGP 7.99
$11.67 ¥80.7
-8.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.40 GGP 1.80
$0.78 ¥5.40
207.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.20 GGP 1.65
$1.67 ¥11.55
31.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Guernsey
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.08 GGP 1.56
$0.43 ¥2.98
383.72%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.56 GGP 25.17
$20.93 ¥145
60.34%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$7.17 GGP 5.38
$1.41 ¥9.75
408.51%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$0.35 ¥2.45
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$15.24 GGP 11.43
$6.48 ¥44.84
135.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.17 GGP 1.63
$1.16 ¥8.05
87.07%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.0K GGP 25.5K
$19.3K ¥133.3K
76.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$50.6K GGP 38.0K
$17.0K ¥117.5K
198.08%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Guernsey
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$217 GGP 162
$51.3 ¥355
322.51%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.98 GGP 16.49
$9.84 ¥68.1
123.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$67.9 GGP 50.9
$11.49 ¥79.5
490.60%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Guernsey
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$78.9 GGP 59.1
$40.28 ¥279
95.75%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.04 GGP 13.53
$14.78 ¥102
22.06%
Cinema Ticket
$10.05 GGP 7.54
$6.41 ¥44.37
56.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Guernsey
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$2,264 GGP 1,698
$403 ¥2,791
461.23%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$18.4K GGP 13.8K
$17.9K ¥123.6K
2.86%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Guernsey
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$92.6 GGP 69.4
$45.91 ¥318
101.66%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.76 GGP 24.57
$32.39 ¥224
1.14%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.9 GGP 71.2
$71.2 ¥493
33.23%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$95.8 GGP 71.9
$74.0 ¥512
29.52%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Guernsey
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,217 GGP 1,663
$436 ¥3,017
408.54%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,093 GGP 1,569
$254 ¥1,755
725.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,378 GGP 2,533
$900 ¥6,228
275.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,113 GGP 2,335
$548 ¥3,792
468.09%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$11.7K GGP 8,796
$5,140 ¥35.6K
128.19%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$8,840 GGP 6,630
$2,676 ¥18.5K
230.40%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Guernsey
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,769 GGP 3,577
$1,024 ¥7,089
365.59%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.07
4.06
24.88%

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Last update for Guernsey: March 1, 2026

Last update for China: March 3, 2026

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