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

😐 Solo nomad: Guernsey is 116.3% more expensive than China without rent, and 322.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Guernsey is 134.2% more expensive than China without rent, and 245.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Guernsey
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.18 GGP 14.91
$2.86 ¥19.51
605.59%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$82.9 GGP 61.2
$23.89 ¥163
246.84%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.25 GGP 6.84
$4.77 ¥32.61
93.92%
Cappuccino
$4.87 GGP 3.60
$3.08 ¥21.02
58.12%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.72 GGP 2.01
$0.44 ¥2.99
518.18%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 GGP 1.56
$0.27 ¥1.84
685.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.95 GGP 5.14
$0.93 ¥6.36
647.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.91 GGP 5.10
$2.04 ¥13.96
238.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Guernsey
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.37 GGP 1.75
$1.78 ¥12.16
33.15%
White Bread (500g)
$2.39 GGP 1.76
$1.60 ¥10.94
49.38%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.75 GGP 2.03
$0.98 ¥6.70
180.61%
Eggs
$5.22 GGP 3.86
$1.55 ¥10.60
236.77%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.19 GGP 10.49
$13.22 ¥90.3
7.34%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.97 GGP 8.84
$3.39 ¥23.13
253.10%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$17.29 GGP 12.78
$10.52 ¥71.9
64.35%
Apples (1kg)
$3.75 GGP 2.77
$1.84 ¥12.59
103.80%
Banana (1kg)
$3.78 GGP 2.80
$1.30 ¥8.89
190.77%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.82 GGP 3.56
$1.47 ¥10.03
227.89%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.26 GGP 3.89
$1.15 ¥7.83
357.39%
Potato (1kg)
$2.90 GGP 2.14
$0.72 ¥4.94
302.78%
Onion (1kg)
$3.23 GGP 2.39
$0.94 ¥6.40
243.62%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 GGP 1.66
$0.61 ¥4.16
267.21%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.92 GGP 1.42
$0.53 ¥3.61
262.26%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.11 GGP 8.21
$3.54 ¥24.15
213.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.95 GGP 8.10
$11.89 ¥81.2
-7.91%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 GGP 1.79
$0.79 ¥5.39
207.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 GGP 1.67
$1.69 ¥11.51
33.14%
🚌 Getting Around
Guernsey
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.10 GGP 1.55
$0.44 ¥2.98
377.27%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.59 GGP 24.82
$20.98 ¥143
60.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.96 GGP 5.14
$1.38 ¥9.39
404.35%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$0.35 ¥2.40
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$15.05 GGP 11.12
$6.75 ¥46.13
122.96%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.19 GGP 1.62
$1.16 ¥7.93
88.79%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.9K GGP 25.1K
$19.7K ¥134.8K
71.92%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$51.3K GGP 37.9K
$16.9K ¥115.8K
202.87%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Guernsey
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$219 GGP 162
$50.3 ¥344
335.59%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.11 GGP 16.34
$10.04 ¥68.5
120.22%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$67.0 GGP 49.48
$11.39 ¥77.8
487.88%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Guernsey
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$77.7 GGP 57.4
$40.16 ¥274
93.50%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.36 GGP 13.57
$14.68 ¥100
25.07%
Cinema Ticket
$10.26 GGP 7.58
$6.21 ¥42.39
65.22%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Guernsey
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$2,262 GGP 1,672
$402 ¥2,746
462.57%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$18.3K GGP 13.5K
$17.4K ¥119.1K
4.76%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Guernsey
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$93.3 GGP 68.9
$46.39 ¥317
101.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.35 GGP 23.91
$32.60 ¥223
-0.77%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$92.5 GGP 68.3
$71.3 ¥487
29.73%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$95.4 GGP 70.5
$74.8 ¥511
27.61%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Guernsey
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,182 GGP 1,612
$429 ¥2,931
408.47%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,067 GGP 1,528
$261 ¥1,783
692.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,315 GGP 2,450
$915 ¥6,253
262.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,129 GGP 2,312
$545 ¥3,725
473.82%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$11.5K GGP 8,515
$5,127 ¥35.0K
124.74%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$9,131 GGP 6,748
$2,614 ¥17.9K
249.27%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Guernsey
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$5,227 GGP 3,863
$1,061 ¥7,244
392.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.07
4.06
24.88%

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Last update for Guernsey: April 13, 2026

Last update for China: April 12, 2026

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