Essentials
- City
- St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
- Population
- 19,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 100 Mbps (Fiber available city-wide via Sure or JT)
- Currency & Banking
- Guernsey Pound (GGP) pegged 1:1 with GBP. 1 GBP ≈ 1.25 USD
- Tap Water
- Safe and drinkable
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (UK standard)
- SIM Card
- Sure Guernsey or JT Global; approximately £20 for 10GB data
- Banking for Expats
- HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds (Note: Revolut/Monzo work but don't offer local IBANs)
- Accommodation
- High-end rentals; 1-bed flat approx. £1,400–£1,800/month
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, contactless widely accepted everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Under The Thatch
- Budget Accommodation
- Elmswood Hotel (approx. £85/night) or St. Peter Port youth hostel equivalents are rare; guesthouses are the norm
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- The Harbour/Seafront for proximity to ferries and historic sights
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Upper St. Peter Port (Fort George area) for quiet or Candie Road for views
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Digital Hub at Digital Guernsey (Town Terminus), approx. £25/day
- Best Cafe for Work
- Coco Brasserie (Commercial Arcade) or Christies (Le Pollet)
- Networking Events
- Guernsey Chamber of Commerce events at Business Square
- Social Events for Expats
- InterNations Guernsey and 'Expats in Guernsey' Facebook group
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Guernsey Taxi App (No Uber/Bolt), fares approx £10-15 within town
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Go Guernsey Land and Sea (approx. £20/day for e-bikes)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Havelet Bay (St. Peter Port) or Fermain Bay (30-min coastal walk)
- Top Regional Airline
- Aurigny (National airline of Guernsey)
- Top International Airline
- Blue Islands (connecting via UK or Jersey)
- Highway Access
- Main island road A1; Note: Max speed limit island-wide is 35mph
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Town Terminus (Bus hub for all 'Buses.gg' routes)
- Public Transport Passes
- PuffinPass; pay-as-you-go flat fare of £1.25 per journey
- Regional Travel
- Condor Ferries to Jersey (1hr), St. Malo (2hrs), or Poole (3hrs)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Princess Elizabeth Hospital (Le Vauquiedor)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yyoga (The Bordage, St. Peter Port)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Kings Premier Health Club (£75+/month) or Beau Sejour Leisure Centre
- Laundry Services
- The Laundry Room (La Charroterie)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Food.gg (Local equivalent to Deliveroo)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Guernsey Bean Jar (slow-cooked bean stew) and Guernsey Gâche (fruit bread)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- The Raw Smoothie Bar or Grow Ltd (various pop-ups)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Waffle & Co (Guernsey Harbour) or MyPad Cafe
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Waitrose (Admiral Park) or Alliance (Supermarket for bulk)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.co.uk (No VAT charged on Guernsey deliveries)
- Grocery Delivery
- Tesco (via Alliance) or Waitrose Delivery
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- The Quay and North Pier area
- Local Brewery
- Little Big Brew Co. and Randalls Brewery
- Wine Bars
- Rouge (The Pollet) - excellent curation of wines and cheeses
- Street Food Stalls
- Fresh-Friday Market at Market Square
- Popular International Cuisine
- Da Nello (Italian) or Mora Restaurant (European/Fusion)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Castle Cornet and Hauteville House (Victor Hugo’s home)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Guernsey Museum at Candie Gardens
- Historical Sites
- German Naval Signals HQ (WWII bunkers)
- Religious Sites
- Town Church (St. Peter Port) and The Little Chapel (Les Vauxbelets)
- Annual Events
- Liberation Day (May 9th) - the biggest island-wide celebration
- Cultural Districts
- The Old Quarter (High Street/Mill Street)
- Theater Venues
- St. James Concert Hall
- Local Markets
- The Market Buildings (Saumarez Street)
- Music Scene
- Live music at The Fermain Beach Cafe or The Thomas De La Rue
- Street Art
- Mural at Admiral Park
- Cooking Classes
- The Farmhouse Cookery School
- Art Galleries
- Coach House Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- Royal Court House
- Local Heritage
- Norman-French roots; Patois (Guernésiais) visibility in signage
Business
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £8,500 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = £297,500)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £7,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = £252,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £8,000 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = £400,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £6,500 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = £325,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £7,500 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = £562,500)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £6,000 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = £450,000)
- Corporate Tax
- Standard rate is 0% (exceptions for specific banking/insurance at 10% or 20%)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0%
- Tax System
- Territorial/Worldwide for residents; no Capital Gains or Inheritance Tax
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- Flat rate of 20% (after personal allowance of £13,900)
- VAT
- 0% (Guernsey is outside the UK/EU VAT area)
- Property Tax
- Tax on Rateable Value (TRP) annually, approx £200-£800 depending on size
- Property Transaction Tax
- Document Duty: tiered from 2.25% to 5.5% on property value over £1m
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Yes, 20% flat income tax and 0% VAT/Capital Gains
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- The South Coast Cliffs (stunning coastal paths)
- National Parks Nearby
- None (The entire island is a protected coastal area)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Ruette Tranquilles (Quiet lanes priority for cyclists/pedestrians)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Clarence Battery overlooking the harbor
- Birdwatching Locations
- L'Eree Headland or Pleinmont
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Limited; beach bonfires allowed on west coast beaches with permits
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Guernsey Post (Envoy House)
- Tech Repair Services
- Resolution IT or iRepair Guernsey
- Table Tennis Spots
- Guernsey Table Tennis Centre (Hougue du Pommier)
- Language Classes
- College of Further Education (Adult Learning)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Guile-Allès Library (Market Square)
- Community Centers
- Beau Sejour
- Gaming Lounges
- Just Games (Market Street)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- None (Restricted by local law; only betting shops)