Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Guernsey Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Guernsey

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 5.1% more expensive than Guernsey without rent, and 17.3% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 0.6% more expensive than Guernsey without rent, and 9.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Guernsey
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$20.36 GGP 15.02
-0.15%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$81 GGP 59.8
-8.21%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$9.7 GGP 7.16
18.45%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$4.77 GGP 3.52
6.71%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$2.76 GGP 2.04
-7.97%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$2.19 GGP 1.62
-3.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$6.88 GGP 5.08
-11.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$6.89 GGP 5.09
3.05%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Guernsey
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.35 GGP 1.73
-54.04%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$2.38 GGP 1.75
55.46%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$2.76 GGP 2.04
68.48%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$5.24 GGP 3.87
-19.66%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$14.46 GGP 10.67
-11.83%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$11.94 GGP 8.81
2.51%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$17.21 GGP 12.7
-6.57%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$3.82 GGP 2.82
41.62%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$3.64 GGP 2.69
-52.47%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$4.98 GGP 3.67
-12.25%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$5.25 GGP 3.87
-5.90%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$2.78 GGP 2.05
3.60%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$3.14 GGP 2.31
-2.23%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$2.31 GGP 1.71
-2.60%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.84 GGP 1.36
20.11%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$11.42 GGP 8.43
-11.65%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$11.06 GGP 8.16
33.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$2.32 GGP 1.71
-17.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$2.24 GGP 1.66
58.04%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Guernsey
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$2.07 GGP 1.52
23.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$34.1 GGP 25.16
87.24%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$7.11 GGP 5.24
-46.41%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$15.03 GGP 11.09
102.26%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$2.26 GGP 1.67
-58.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$33.5K GGP 24.7K
-10.65%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$50.8K GGP 37.5K
-49.27%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Guernsey
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$218 GGP 161
-4.14%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$22.17 GGP 16.36
160.94%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$67.7 GGP 49.93
5.07%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Guernsey
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$77.2 GGP 57
-40.60%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$18.05 GGP 13.32
23.27%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$10.17 GGP 7.5
39.04%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Guernsey
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$2,327 GGP 1,718
-41.01%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$18.1K GGP 13.4K
23.53%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Guernsey
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$90.7 GGP 66.9
-43.20%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$32.8 GGP 24.2
27.93%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$94.6 GGP 69.8
-6.59%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$96.9 GGP 71.5
15.16%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Guernsey
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$2,195 GGP 1,620
-21.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$2,079 GGP 1,534
-30.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$3,344 GGP 2,468
-14.89%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$3,070 GGP 2,266
-22.95%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$11.5K GGP 8,453
-71.67%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$8,860 GGP 6,539
-69.90%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Guernsey
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$4,377 GGP 3,230
-1.48%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
5.07
28.40%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Guernsey: October 28, 2025

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