Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Guernsey 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Guernsey is 6.8% higher than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Guernsey is 32.2% higher than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Guernsey are 117.4% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guernsey are 6.1% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Guernsey are 19.7% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Guernsey is 2.1% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (13.14 £) |
17.12 € (15.00 £) |
+14.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
65.00 € (56.94 £) |
71.34 € (62.50 £) |
+9.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 € (8.76 £) |
7.98 € (6.99 £) |
-20.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.50 € (3.94 £) |
5.71 € (5.00 £) |
+26.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.00 € (3.50 £) |
5.71 € (5.00 £) |
+42.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.55 € (3.11 £) |
3.95 € (3.46 £) |
+11.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.95 € (2.59 £) |
2.41 € (2.11 £) |
-18.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.60 € (2.27 £) |
1.79 € (1.57 £) |
-31.1 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.12 € (0.98 £) |
2.02 € (1.77 £) |
+80.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.74 € (1.52 £) |
1.78 € (1.56 £) |
+2.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.35 € (1.18 £) |
1.05 € (0.92 £) |
-22.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.32 € (2.91 £) |
4.72 € (4.13 £) |
+42.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.84 € (5.11 £) |
4.97 € (4.35 £) |
-14.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.00 € (4.38 £) |
4.71 € (4.13 £) |
-5.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
8.02 € (7.03 £) |
6.47 € (5.67 £) |
-19.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.32 € (1.15 £) |
2.29 € (2.01 £) |
+73.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.77 € (0.68 £) |
1.40 € (1.23 £) |
+81.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.90 € (0.79 £) |
1.86 € (1.63 £) |
+106.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.89 € (1.66 £) |
1.87 € (1.63 £) |
-1.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.61 € (0.54 £) |
1.08 € (0.95 £) |
+76.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.58 € (0.51 £) |
1.21 € (1.06 £) |
+109.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.58 € (1.38 £) |
2.28 € (2.00 £) |
+44.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.95 € (0.83 £) |
1.75 € (1.53 £) |
+84.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5.99 € (5.25 £) |
9.42 € (8.25 £) |
+57.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.93 € (0.81 £) |
2.39 € (2.10 £) |
+157.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.36 € (1.19 £) |
1.90 € (1.67 £) |
+39.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
8.70 € (7.62 £) |
11.33 € (9.93 £) |
+30.2 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.20 € (2.80 £) |
1.71 € (1.50 £) |
-46.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
58.00 € (50.81 £) |
28.54 € (25.00 £) |
-50.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.90 € (4.29 £) |
7.25 € (6.35 £) |
+47.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 € (3.52 £) |
3.31 € (2.90 £) |
-17.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
33.00 € (28.91 £) |
12.56 € (11.00 £) |
-62.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.71 € (1.50 £) |
1.89 € (1.65 £) |
+10.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
27,180.00 € (23,811.41 £) |
30,819.68 € (27,000.00 £) |
+13.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
33,556.74 € (29,397.84 £) |
35,385.56 € (31,000.00 £) |
+5.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
303.08 € (265.52 £) |
141.78 € (124.21 £) |
-53.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
23.36 € (20.46 £) |
18.82 € (16.49 £) |
-19.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
43.22 € (37.87 £) |
49.27 € (43.17 £) |
+14.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
35.44 € (31.05 £) |
65.57 € (57.44 £) |
+85.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
22.17 € (19.42 £) |
15.22 € (13.33 £) |
-31.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
12.00 € (10.51 £) |
8.42 € (7.38 £) |
-29.8 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
418.55 € (366.67 £) |
1,926.23 € (1,687.50 £) |
+360.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
14,503.62 € (12,706.10 £) |
15,409.84 € (13,500.00 £) |
+6.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
80.51 € (70.53 £) |
77.05 € (67.50 £) |
-4.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
38.17 € (33.44 £) |
28.54 € (25.00 £) |
-25.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
88.59 € (77.61 £) |
78.00 € (68.33 £) |
-12.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
114.20 € (100.04 £) |
89.42 € (78.33 £) |
-21.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
868.21 € (760.61 £) |
1,864.40 € (1,633.33 £) |
+114.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
666.17 € (583.61 £) |
1,769.28 € (1,550.00 £) |
+165.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,621.03 € (1,420.12 £) |
3,110.50 € (2,725.00 £) |
+91.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,247.43 € (1,092.83 £) |
2,829.21 € (2,478.57 £) |
+126.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
504.52 € (442.00 £) |
919.06 € (805.15 £) |
+82.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
394.52 € (345.62 £) |
706.97 € (619.35 £) |
+79.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Guernsey Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,972.19 € (2,603.83 £) |
3,846.18 € (3,369.50 £) |
+29.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 | 5.07 | +27.9 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 1 October 2025 | |
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