Island in Bailiwick of Guernsey, Guernsey
Cost of living in Guernsey
How much a month costs in Guernsey
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,440–4,760 (£2,600–3,600).
Prices in Guernsey
Typical 2026 ranges in GBP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GBP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | £1,300–2,000 | $1,720–2,640 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | £1,000–1,600 | $1,320–2,120 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | £90–170 | $119–225 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | £8–14 | $10.6–18.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | £22–36 | $29–48 |
| Cappuccino | £3–5 | $4.0–6.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | £5–7 | $6.6–9.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | £1–3 | $1.3–4.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | £10–15 | $13.2–19.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | £35–65 | $46–86 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | £10–25 | $13–33 |
Cheaper alternatives to Guernsey
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Guernsey?
About $1,980–2,780 on a lean budget, $3,440–4,760 for a comfortable month and $5,950–8,590 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Guernsey?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs £1,300–2,000 ($1,720–2,640) a month in the center and £1,000–1,600 ($1,320–2,120) outside it.
How much does food cost in Guernsey?
A local meal is £8–14 ($10.6–18.5); a mid-range restaurant is £22–36 ($29–48) per person.
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Visit Guernsey
- Aurigny
- Government of Guernsey
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.