Cost of Living Comparison Between Guernsey and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 9.7% lower than in Guernsey (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 28.2% lower than in Guernsey | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 58.6% lower than in Guernsey | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 7.2% lower than in Guernsey | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 22.5% lower than in Guernsey | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 1.3% higher than in Guernsey | |
Restaurants | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 £ (17.33 €) |
12.99 £ (15.00 €) |
-13.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
65.50 £ (75.65 €) |
56.75 £ (65.55 €) |
-13.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
6.99 £ (8.07 €) |
9.09 £ (10.50 €) |
+30.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
5.00 £ (5.78 €) |
3.90 £ (4.50 €) |
-22.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.00 £ (5.78 €) |
3.46 £ (4.00 €) |
-30.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.46 £ (4.00 €) |
3.08 £ (3.56 €) |
-11.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.97 £ (2.27 €) |
2.61 £ (3.02 €) |
+32.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.61 £ (1.86 €) |
2.27 £ (2.62 €) |
+40.9 % |
Markets | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.77 £ (2.05 €) |
0.97 £ (1.12 €) |
-45.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.63 £ (1.88 €) |
1.51 £ (1.74 €) |
-7.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.92 £ (1.06 €) |
1.19 £ (1.37 €) |
+29.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.48 £ (5.17 €) |
2.88 £ (3.33 €) |
-35.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.32 £ (4.99 €) |
5.05 £ (5.84 €) |
+17.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.28 £ (4.95 €) |
4.35 £ (5.02 €) |
+1.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
8.28 £ (9.56 €) |
7.08 £ (8.17 €) |
-14.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.01 £ (2.32 €) |
1.15 £ (1.33 €) |
-42.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.23 £ (1.42 €) |
0.67 £ (0.78 €) |
-45.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.63 £ (1.88 €) |
0.77 £ (0.89 €) |
-52.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.63 £ (1.89 €) |
1.66 £ (1.91 €) |
+1.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.95 £ (1.09 €) |
0.53 £ (0.61 €) |
-44.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.08 £ (1.24 €) |
0.49 £ (0.56 €) |
-54.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
2.06 £ (2.38 €) |
1.36 £ (1.58 €) |
-33.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.53 £ (1.77 €) |
0.85 £ (0.98 €) |
-44.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
8.00 £ (9.24 €) |
5.19 £ (5.99 €) |
-35.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
2.10 £ (2.42 €) |
0.80 £ (0.93 €) |
-61.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.67 £ (1.93 €) |
1.17 £ (1.35 €) |
-29.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
10.00 £ (11.55 €) |
7.53 £ (8.70 €) |
-24.7 % |
Transportation | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.50 £ (1.73 €) |
2.81 £ (3.25 €) |
+87.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
25.00 £ (28.88 €) |
50.22 £ (58.00 €) |
+100.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
6.70 £ (7.74 €) |
4.16 £ (4.80 €) |
-38.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.90 £ (3.35 €) |
3.48 £ (4.02 €) |
+20.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
12.00 £ (13.86 €) |
30.30 £ (35.00 €) |
+152.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.65 £ (1.91 €) |
1.48 £ (1.71 €) |
-10.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
27,000.00 £ (31,185.57 €) |
25,449.75 £ (29,395.00 €) |
-5.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
31,000.00 £ (35,805.66 €) |
29,563.34 £ (34,146.28 €) |
-4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
124.21 £ (143.46 €) |
265.28 £ (306.41 €) |
+113.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
16.78 £ (19.39 €) |
20.58 £ (23.78 €) |
+22.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
45.67 £ (52.75 €) |
37.14 £ (42.89 €) |
-18.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
57.44 £ (66.35 €) |
31.19 £ (36.03 €) |
-45.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
13.33 £ (15.40 €) |
21.14 £ (24.42 €) |
+58.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
7.38 £ (8.52 €) |
11.26 £ (13.00 €) |
+52.6 % |
Childcare | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,687.50 £ (1,949.10 €) |
442.11 £ (510.64 €) |
-73.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
13,500.00 £ (15,592.79 €) |
13,254.44 £ (15,309.16 €) |
-1.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
67.50 £ (77.96 €) |
68.13 £ (78.70 €) |
+0.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
25.00 £ (28.88 €) |
32.36 £ (37.38 €) |
+29.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
68.33 £ (78.93 €) |
76.72 £ (88.62 €) |
+12.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
78.33 £ (90.48 €) |
97.30 £ (112.38 €) |
+24.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,733.33 £ (2,002.04 €) |
703.54 £ (812.61 €) |
-59.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,691.67 £ (1,953.91 €) |
545.81 £ (630.42 €) |
-67.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,725.00 £ (3,147.43 €) |
1,325.90 £ (1,531.45 €) |
-51.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,518.75 £ (2,909.21 €) |
1,015.35 £ (1,172.75 €) |
-59.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
805.15 £ (929.97 €) |
432.73 £ (499.82 €) |
-46.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
619.35 £ (715.36 €) |
289.89 £ (334.83 €) |
-53.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,542.67 £ (4,091.86 €) |
2,578.85 £ (2,978.63 €) |
-27.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.07 | 3.95 | -22.1 % |
| Last update: | 1 February 2026 | 10 March 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 12 | 2056 | |
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