Cost of Living in Guernsey - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Guernsey
Address: GG

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,109 (excluding rent), and $3,390 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,780 (excluding rent), and $6,163 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$20.56 GGP 15.36

$15.01 GGP 11.21

$24.66 GGP 18.42

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$80.4 GGP 60.1

$134 GGP 100

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$9.45 GGP 7.06

$8.11 GGP 6.06

$10.82 GGP 8.08

Cappuccino

$4.66 GGP 3.48

$1.99 GGP 1.49

$5.57 GGP 4.16

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

$2.77 GGP 2.07

$2.03 GGP 1.52

$3.85 GGP 2.88

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.11 GGP 1.58

$1.62 GGP 1.21

$2.70 GGP 2.02

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$6.99 GGP 5.22

$3.91 GGP 2.92

$8.53 GGP 6.37

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$6.67 GGP 4.99

$5.34 GGP 3.99

$8.01 GGP 5.98

Milk (1 liter)

$2.46 GGP 1.84

$1.94 GGP 1.45

$2.77 GGP 2.07

White Bread (500g)

$2.25 GGP 1.68

$1.23 GGP 0.92

$4.09 GGP 3.05

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.70 GGP 2.02

$1.98 GGP 1.48

$3.51 GGP 2.62

Eggs

$5.17 GGP 3.86

$3.39 GGP 2.53

$7.02 GGP 5.24

Local Cheese (1kg)

$14.38 GGP 10.74

$10.85 GGP 8.11

$21.65 GGP 16.17

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$11.93 GGP 8.91

$5.09 GGP 3.80

$15.64 GGP 11.68

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$17.22 GGP 12.86

$8.26 GGP 6.17

$41.33 GGP 30.87

Apples (1kg)

$3.93 GGP 2.94

$2.70 GGP 2.02

$8.32 GGP 6.21

Banana (1kg)

$3.74 GGP 2.80

$1.52 GGP 1.13

$4.97 GGP 3.71

Oranges (1kg)

$4.91 GGP 3.67

$2.74 GGP 2.04

$9.64 GGP 7.20

Tomato (1kg)

$5.37 GGP 4.01

$2.03 GGP 1.52

$6.07 GGP 4.54

Potato (1kg)

$2.78 GGP 2.08

$1.31 GGP 0.98

$4.66 GGP 3.48

Onion (1kg)

$3.10 GGP 2.32

$2.00 GGP 1.49

$3.56 GGP 2.66

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.22 GGP 1.66

$1.84 GGP 1.38

$2.65 GGP 1.98

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.91 GGP 1.43

$1.03 GGP 0.77

$3.30 GGP 2.47

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$11.21 GGP 8.37

$10.34 GGP 7.72

$20.15 GGP 15.05

Wine (Bottle)

$10.82 GGP 8.08

$10.25 GGP 7.65

$13.52 GGP 10.10

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.29 GGP 1.71

$1.32 GGP 0.99

$3.76 GGP 2.81

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.28 GGP 1.70

$1.40 GGP 1.05

$3.50 GGP 2.62

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.08 GGP 1.55

$1.38 GGP 1.03

$2.77 GGP 2.07

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.83 GGP 25.27

$37.89 GGP 28.31

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$7.18 GGP 5.36

$5.75 GGP 4.29

$10.26 GGP 7.66

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$15.18 GGP 11.34

$13.81 GGP 10.32

$16.57 GGP 12.37

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.17 GGP 1.62

$1.82 GGP 1.36

$2.25 GGP 1.68

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

$33.3K GGP 24.9K

$32.0K GGP 23.9K

$40.0K GGP 29.9K

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

$51.5K GGP 38.5K

$41.4K GGP 30.9K

$51.5K GGP 38.5K

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

$212 GGP 158

$134 GGP 99.8

$345 GGP 257

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

$22.32 GGP 16.68

$21.65 GGP 16.17

$33.85 GGP 25.28

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$67.5 GGP 50.4

$53.1 GGP 39.67

$92.8 GGP 69.3

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$78.0 GGP 58.3

$40.70 GGP 30.41

$117 GGP 87.2

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.26 GGP 13.64

$6.84 GGP 5.11

$27.39 GGP 20.46

Cinema Ticket

$10.22 GGP 7.63

$9.54 GGP 7.12

$13.63 GGP 10.18

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

$2,315 GGP 1,729

$1,715 GGP 1,281

$2,743 GGP 2,049

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$18.7K GGP 14.0K

$16.6K GGP 12.4K

$20.8K GGP 15.5K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$90.1 GGP 67.3

$40.07 GGP 29.93

$107 GGP 79.8

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$32.81 GGP 24.51

$20.72 GGP 15.48

$41.44 GGP 30.95

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$93.6 GGP 69.9

$67.7 GGP 50.5

$115 GGP 85.9

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$94.4 GGP 70.5

$53.9 GGP 40.30

$135 GGP 101

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,169 GGP 1,620

$1,825 GGP 1,363

$2,568 GGP 1,918

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,106 GGP 1,573

$1,663 GGP 1,242

$2,494 GGP 1,863

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$3,340 GGP 2,495

$2,450 GGP 1,830

$4,083 GGP 3,050

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$3,097 GGP 2,314

$2,700 GGP 2,017

$4,050 GGP 3,025

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$11.9K GGP 8,865

$10.3K GGP 7,671

$13.7K GGP 10.2K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$8,925 GGP 6,667

$6,694 GGP 5,000

$10.7K GGP 8,001

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$4,679 GGP 3,495

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: March 7, 2026

By City in Guernsey

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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		$114	$99.8	$282	$243	167.11	202.66
2	Saint Peter Port	18958	177	$1,106	$3,603	$2,951	$5,874	54.74	183.43
3	Saint Sampson	8966		$361	$2,399	$996	$1,090	263	186.51
4	Sark	562	32	$650	$645	$1,839	$3,458	63.31	150.28
5	Torteval	1017						60.42	179.74

Guernsey Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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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.