Cost of Living Comparison Between Guernsey and Germany 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 6.4% lower than in Guernsey (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 24.3% lower than in Guernsey | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 54.0% lower than in Guernsey | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 5.8% lower than in Guernsey | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 16.4% lower than in Guernsey | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 2.1% higher than in Guernsey | |
Restaurants | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 £ (17.12 €) |
13.14 £ (15.00 €) |
-12.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
62.50 £ (71.34 €) |
56.94 £ (65.00 €) |
-8.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
6.99 £ (7.98 €) |
8.76 £ (10.00 €) |
+25.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
5.00 £ (5.71 €) |
3.94 £ (4.50 €) |
-21.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.00 £ (5.71 €) |
3.50 £ (4.00 €) |
-29.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.46 £ (3.95 €) |
3.11 £ (3.55 €) |
-10.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.11 £ (2.41 €) |
2.59 £ (2.95 €) |
+22.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.57 £ (1.79 €) |
2.27 £ (2.60 €) |
+45.1 % |
Markets | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.77 £ (2.02 €) |
0.98 £ (1.12 €) |
-44.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.56 £ (1.78 €) |
1.52 £ (1.74 €) |
-2.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.92 £ (1.05 €) |
1.18 £ (1.35 €) |
+29.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.13 £ (4.72 €) |
2.91 £ (3.32 €) |
-29.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.35 £ (4.97 €) |
5.11 £ (5.84 €) |
+17.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.13 £ (4.71 €) |
4.38 £ (5.00 €) |
+6.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.67 £ (6.47 €) |
7.03 £ (8.02 €) |
+24.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.01 £ (2.29 €) |
1.15 £ (1.32 €) |
-42.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.23 £ (1.40 €) |
0.68 £ (0.77 €) |
-44.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.63 £ (1.86 €) |
0.79 £ (0.90 €) |
-51.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.63 £ (1.87 €) |
1.66 £ (1.89 €) |
+1.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.95 £ (1.08 €) |
0.54 £ (0.61 €) |
-43.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.06 £ (1.21 €) |
0.51 £ (0.58 €) |
-52.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
2.00 £ (2.28 €) |
1.38 £ (1.58 €) |
-31.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.53 £ (1.75 €) |
0.83 £ (0.95 €) |
-45.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
8.25 £ (9.42 €) |
5.25 £ (5.99 €) |
-36.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
2.10 £ (2.39 €) |
0.81 £ (0.93 €) |
-61.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.67 £ (1.90 €) |
1.19 £ (1.36 €) |
-28.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
9.93 £ (11.33 €) |
7.62 £ (8.70 €) |
-23.2 % |
Transportation | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.50 £ (1.71 €) |
2.80 £ (3.20 €) |
+86.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
25.00 £ (28.54 €) |
50.81 £ (58.00 €) |
+103.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
6.35 £ (7.25 €) |
4.29 £ (4.90 €) |
-32.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.90 £ (3.31 €) |
3.52 £ (4.02 €) |
+21.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
11.00 £ (12.56 €) |
28.91 £ (33.00 €) |
+162.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.65 £ (1.89 €) |
1.50 £ (1.71 €) |
-9.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
27,000.00 £ (30,819.68 €) |
23,811.41 £ (27,180.00 €) |
-11.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
31,000.00 £ (35,385.56 €) |
29,397.84 £ (33,556.74 €) |
-5.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
124.21 £ (141.78 €) |
265.52 £ (303.08 €) |
+113.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
16.49 £ (18.82 €) |
20.46 £ (23.36 €) |
+24.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
43.17 £ (49.27 €) |
37.87 £ (43.22 €) |
-12.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
57.44 £ (65.57 €) |
31.05 £ (35.44 €) |
-46.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
13.33 £ (15.22 €) |
19.42 £ (22.17 €) |
+45.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
7.38 £ (8.42 €) |
10.51 £ (12.00 €) |
+42.5 % |
Childcare | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,687.50 £ (1,926.23 €) |
366.67 £ (418.55 €) |
-78.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
13,500.00 £ (15,409.84 €) |
12,706.10 £ (14,503.62 €) |
-5.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
67.50 £ (77.05 €) |
70.53 £ (80.51 €) |
+4.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
25.00 £ (28.54 €) |
33.44 £ (38.17 €) |
+33.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
68.33 £ (78.00 €) |
77.61 £ (88.59 €) |
+13.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
78.33 £ (89.42 €) |
100.04 £ (114.20 €) |
+27.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,633.33 £ (1,864.40 €) |
760.61 £ (868.21 €) |
-53.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,550.00 £ (1,769.28 €) |
583.61 £ (666.17 €) |
-62.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,725.00 £ (3,110.50 €) |
1,419.74 £ (1,620.60 €) |
-47.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,478.57 £ (2,829.21 €) |
1,092.83 £ (1,247.43 €) |
-55.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
805.15 £ (919.06 €) |
442.00 £ (504.52 €) |
-45.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
619.35 £ (706.97 €) |
345.62 £ (394.52 €) |
-44.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Guernsey Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,369.50 £ (3,846.18 €) |
2,603.83 £ (2,972.19 €) |
-22.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.07 | 3.96 | -21.8 % |
| Last update: | 1 October 2025 | 28 November 2025 | |
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