Cost of Living in Guernsey - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Guernsey
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Monthly Cost of Living

A single person spends around $1,321 per month with rent on average in Guernsey.

A couple spends around $1,723 per month with rent on average in Guernsey.

A family of three spends around $2,125 per month with rent on average in Guernsey.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$20.10 GGP 15.19

$14.67 GGP 11.09

$24.11 GGP 18.23

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$82.2 GGP 62.2

$137 GGP 104

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$9.48 GGP 7.16

$8.13 GGP 6.15

$10.84 GGP 8.20

Cappuccino

$4.72 GGP 3.57

$2.01 GGP 1.52

$5.64 GGP 4.26

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.85 GGP 2.15

$2.09 GGP 1.58

$3.96 GGP 3.00

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.14 GGP 1.62

$1.64 GGP 1.24

$2.74 GGP 2.07

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$6.99 GGP 5.28

$3.91 GGP 2.96

$8.53 GGP 6.45

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$6.81 GGP 5.15

$5.45 GGP 4.12

$8.18 GGP 6.18

Milk (1 liter)

$2.45 GGP 1.85

$1.93 GGP 1.46

$2.76 GGP 2.09

White Bread (500g)

$2.26 GGP 1.71

$1.24 GGP 0.94

$4.11 GGP 3.10

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.84 GGP 2.15

$2.09 GGP 1.58

$3.69 GGP 2.79

Eggs

$5.26 GGP 3.98

$3.45 GGP 2.61

$7.15 GGP 5.40

Local Cheese (1kg)

$14.20 GGP 10.73

$10.72 GGP 8.10

$21.38 GGP 16.16

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.12 GGP 9.16

$5.17 GGP 3.91

$15.89 GGP 12.02

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$17.02 GGP 12.87

$8.17 GGP 6.18

$40.86 GGP 30.89

Apples (1kg)

$3.80 GGP 2.88

$2.62 GGP 1.98

$8.05 GGP 6.09

Banana (1kg)

$3.61 GGP 2.73

$1.46 GGP 1.10

$4.79 GGP 3.62

Oranges (1kg)

$4.80 GGP 3.63

$2.68 GGP 2.02

$9.42 GGP 7.12

Tomato (1kg)

$5.30 GGP 4.01

$2.00 GGP 1.51

$6.00 GGP 4.53

Potato (1kg)

$2.90 GGP 2.19

$1.37 GGP 1.03

$4.85 GGP 3.67

Onion (1kg)

$3.21 GGP 2.43

$2.07 GGP 1.56

$3.69 GGP 2.79

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.25 GGP 1.70

$1.87 GGP 1.41

$2.68 GGP 2.03

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.88 GGP 1.42

$1.01 GGP 0.77

$3.24 GGP 2.45

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$11.30 GGP 8.54

$10.42 GGP 7.88

$20.30 GGP 15.35

Wine (Bottle)

$10.60 GGP 8.01

$10.05 GGP 7.60

$15.91 GGP 12.02

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.40 GGP 1.82

$1.39 GGP 1.05

$3.95 GGP 2.99

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.15 GGP 1.63

$1.32 GGP 1.00

$3.31 GGP 2.50

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.09 GGP 1.58

$1.40 GGP 1.06

$2.79 GGP 2.11

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.48 GGP 25.31

$37.51 GGP 28.36

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$7.09 GGP 5.36

$5.68 GGP 4.29

$10.13 GGP 7.66

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$15.11 GGP 11.43

$13.75 GGP 10.39

$16.49 GGP 12.47

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.20 GGP 1.67

$1.86 GGP 1.40

$2.29 GGP 1.73

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$33.6K GGP 25.4K

$32.3K GGP 24.4K

$40.4K GGP 30.5K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$50.5K GGP 38.2K

$40.6K GGP 30.7K

$50.5K GGP 38.2K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$216 GGP 163

$136 GGP 103

$352 GGP 266

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$21.95 GGP 16.60

$21.29 GGP 16.09

$33.28 GGP 25.16

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$68.7 GGP 52.0

$54.0 GGP 40.85

$94.4 GGP 71.4

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$77.3 GGP 58.5

$40.35 GGP 30.51

$116 GGP 87.5

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.82 GGP 13.47

$6.68 GGP 5.05

$26.74 GGP 20.21

Cinema Ticket

$10.26 GGP 7.76

$9.58 GGP 7.24

$13.69 GGP 10.35

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$2,330 GGP 1,761

$1,726 GGP 1,305

$2,761 GGP 2,087

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$18.4K GGP 13.9K

$16.4K GGP 12.4K

$20.5K GGP 15.5K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$92.6 GGP 70.0

$41.15 GGP 31.11

$110 GGP 83.0

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$32.87 GGP 24.85

$20.76 GGP 15.70

$41.52 GGP 31.39

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$93.3 GGP 70.6

$67.5 GGP 51.0

$115 GGP 86.7

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$96.3 GGP 72.8

$55.0 GGP 41.58

$138 GGP 104

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,179 GGP 1,647

$1,833 GGP 1,386

$2,579 GGP 1,950

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,034 GGP 1,538

$1,606 GGP 1,214

$2,409 GGP 1,821

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$3,282 GGP 2,481

$2,407 GGP 1,820

$4,012 GGP 3,033

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$3,080 GGP 2,328

$2,684 GGP 2,029

$4,027 GGP 3,044

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$11.5K GGP 8,681

$9,937 GGP 7,513

$13.2K GGP 10.0K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$8,770 GGP 6,630

$6,578 GGP 4,973

$10.5K GGP 7,956

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$5,194 GGP 3,927

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.07

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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: June 15, 2026

Cost Breakdown

The average net salary in Guernsey is $5,293 – comfortably above average monthly costs of $1,321. Most full-time workers can cover expenses and save.

Groceries average around $186 per month nationally. A mid-range dinner for two costs about $51.0.

Cost Highlights

Overall living costs ($1,321) is 1% below the global median of $1,333.

Average rent ($1,224) is 96% above the global median of $624.

By City in Guernsey

Lowest

Highest

Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Castel	8000		$108	$98.6	$264	$246	110.3	207.24
2	Saint Peter Port	18958	177	$1,021	$3,485	$3,073	$5,796	65.49	201.32
3	Saint Sampson	8966		$299	$2,375	$1,147	$1,090	43.11	217.39
4	Sark	562	32	$598	$645	$1,630	$3,491	65.25	164.3
5	Torteval	1017						173.16	194.54

Guernsey Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Guernsey - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Guernsey tends to sit on the higher side when compared with many parts of Europe and the UK mainland, driven by housing and essential services. You’ll find strong value in safety, reliable infrastructure, and a welcoming, English-speaking environment that smooths daily transactions. You’ll want a flexible plan: longer stays, careful neighborhood choice, and a focus on seasonality to balance lodging, coworking, and routine spending. Tip: Start with a short stay in a few neighborhoods to test value and fit before committing long-term.

On a day-to-day level, the Guernsey living cost can fluctuate with the seasons and shipments, so watch how groceries, dining, and fuel shift. You’ll find a mix of compact flats in St Peter Port and village cottages, with agents helping you decode leases and renewal windows. Local markets offer fresh seafood and produce; supermarkets carry staples but some imports may carry premiums. Getting around favors buses, bikes, and short drives; ferries extend weekend trips to the UK. Co-working spaces, libraries, and cafes become reliable work hubs. Tip: plan errands in a single circular route to save time and avoid backtracking.

Quality of life here leans toward a balanced rhythm: compact geography, walkable centers, and coast access. For budgeting, adopt a simple framework: track essential categories, plan for seasonal spikes, and build a small cushion. Neighborhood fit matters: St Peter Port keeps amenities close, rural parishes offer tranquility, and the southeast coast feels practical for day trips. Save by cooking at home, using local markets, and choosing longer rental terms to reduce frequent moves. Seasonality affects crowds and services, so you may enjoy quieter winters and livelier summers. Tip: test several neighborhoods during different seasons to find the vibe that matches your work and social needs.

Guernsey falls in the middle globally – not a bargain destination, not an expensive one. Costs vary a lot by region, which means it works for a wide range of incomes and lifestyles depending on where you settle.

Rent in Guernsey varies a lot – Saint Peter Port has the highest prices, and the gap between capital and provincial rents can be 50% or more. Choosing which city to live in is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make.

In regional cities, $1,500 is plenty. In Saint Peter Port? You'll need to plan carefully, especially around housing. Shared apartments or outer neighborhoods are the usual workarounds.