- Cost of Living
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- Conakry
- Aleppo
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Cost of living in Conakry, Guinea compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 170% | |||
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Food in Conakry (Guinea) is 170% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111,453 Franc (6,377 £) | 3,000 £ | + 113% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,000 Franc (1,431 £) | 1,290 £ | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,783 Franc (2,276 £) | 750 £ | + 204% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,000 Franc (973 £) | 230 £ | + 323% | |
12 eggs, large | 14,750 Franc (844 £) | 580 £ | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,000 Franc (801 £) | 175 £ | + 358% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82,500 Franc (4,721 £) | 469 £ | + 907% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46,242 Franc (2,646 £) | 244 £ | + 986% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,623 Franc (1,180 £) | 133 £ | + 785% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12,909 Franc (739 £) | 400 £ | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111,667 Franc (6,390 £) | 2,500 £ | + 156% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18,750 Franc (1,073 £) | 370 £ | + 190% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,250 Franc (300 £) | 69 £ | + 334% | |
Housing | + 883% | |||
Housing in Conakry (Guinea) is 883% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,552,900 Franc (1,633,797 £) | 66,663 £ | + 2351% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,354,680 Franc (249,175 £) | 34,410 £ | + 624% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000,000 Franc (114,440 £) | 11,228 £ | + 919% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000,000 Franc (572,200 £) | 30,000 £ | + 1807% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (57,220 £) | 16,517 £ | + 246% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 Franc (20,027 £) | 6,032 £ | + 232% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 554,164 Franc (31,709 £) | 6,657 £ | + 376% | |
40” flat screen TV | 3,833,330 Franc (219,343 £) | 157,474 £ | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,250,000 Franc (128,745 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,500 Franc (10,214 £) | 1,200 £ | + 751% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Franc (1,144 £) | 234 £ | + 390% | |
Clothes | + 486% | |||
Clothes in Conakry (Guinea) is 486% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000,000 Franc (114,440 £) | 4,941 £ | + 2216% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 Franc (28,610 £) | 7,968 £ | + 259% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Franc (57,220 £) | 10,675 £ | + 436% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Franc (57,220 £) | 9,048 £ | + 532% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Conakry (Guinea) is 51% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,515 Franc (487 £) | 155 £ | + 215% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (8,583 £) | 2,087 £ | + 311% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 267% | |||
Personal Care in Conakry (Guinea) is 267% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47,317 Franc (2,707 £) | 318 £ | + 751% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300,000 Franc (17,166 £) | 1,030 £ | + 1567% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,500 Franc (1,574 £) | 625 £ | + 152% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (2,289 £) | 702 £ | + 226% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 43,349 Franc (2,480 £) | 300 £ | + 727% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 27,500 Franc (1,574 £) | 350 £ | + 350% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66,899 Franc (3,828 £) | 434 £ | + 781% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Conakry (Guinea) is 117% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 287,379 Franc (16,444 £) | 3,000 £ | + 448% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,000 £ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 530,110 Franc (30,333 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200,000 Franc (11,444 £) | 400 £ | + 2761% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,500 Franc (1,287 £) | 244 £ | + 428% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,748 Franc (1,588 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,597 Franc (91 £) | 7 £ | + 1206% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 675,000 Franc (38,624 £) | 3,000 £ | + 1187% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (572 £) | 550 £ | + 4% | |
TOTAL | + 234% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Conakry (Guinea) is 234% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 707,747 £
(12,368,875 Franc)
in Conakry
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
212,000 £
in Aleppo.
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