🇬🇬Guernsey and Alderney
Europe
Information
Capital
Saint Peter Port
Population
64,500
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP £)
Languages
English, French
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+44-1481
Timezone
Europe/Guernsey
Area
78 km²
Government
Self-governing British Crown Dependency
National day
30 April - Lieutenant Governor's Official Birthday
Internet domain
.gg
About
Guernsey is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the English Channel, covering 78 square kilometers. It has a parliamentary democracy with its own laws separate from the UK. The British monarch is head of state, represented locally by the Lieutenant Governor.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité très faible, l'une des zones les plus sûres d'Europe.
Crime(low)
- Prenez les précautions standards contre le vol
- Évitez de laisser des objets de valeur visibles
Terrorism(low)
- Risque négligeable, suivez les avis du gouvernement britannique
Transport
- Adaptez-vous à la conduite à gauche
- Utilisez les bus locaux
Natural risks(Risques faibles : vents forts occasionnels)
- Vérifiez la météo en hiver
Health(Système de santé excellent)
- EHIC valide pour les résidents UE/UK
- Assurance voyage recommandée
Practical tips
- Respectez les lois locales sur les taxes
- Portez une pièce d'identité
- Téléchargez l'app gov.gg
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center1500
1-bedroom apartment in the city center2000
1-bedroom apartment in the suburb1800
3-bedroom apartment in the city center3500
3-bedroom apartment in the suburb3000
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal15
Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant50
McDonald's menu10
Local beer (0.5L)5
Cappuccino4
Water (1.5L)2
Bread (500g)3
Milk (1L)2
Eggs (12)4
Chicken (1kg)10
Apples (1kg)5
Bananas (1kg)3
Transport
Public transport ticket2
Monthly transport subscription80
Taxi ride (start)5
Taxi (per km)2
Gasoline (1L)1.5
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)60
Tennis court (1h weekend)20
Cinema12
Theater30
Health
General practitioner consultation50
Dentist consultation80
Antibiotic medications10
Cold medications (6 days)15
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)50
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30
Public services for 85m² apartment150
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60
Nike sports shoes80
International primary school (monthly)1000
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType G
Emergency numbers
Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
safe
Tipping
Not obligatory, service often included