- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Conakry, Guinea compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Conakry (Guinea) is 4% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111,453 Franc (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 119% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,000 Franc (Dinar 1.968) | Dinar 4.935 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,783 Franc (Dinar 3.132) | Dinar 2.105 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,000 Franc (Dinar 1.338) | Dinar 1.184 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 14,750 Franc (Dinar 1.161) | Dinar 1.600 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,000 Franc (Dinar 1.102) | Dinar 0.500 | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82,500 Franc (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.340 | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46,242 Franc (Dinar 3.640) | Dinar 1.650 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,623 Franc (Dinar 1.623) | Dinar 1.300 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12,909 Franc (Dinar 1.016) | Dinar 3.910 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111,667 Franc (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 41% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18,750 Franc (Dinar 1.476) | Dinar 1.002 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,250 Franc (Dinar 0.413) | Dinar 0.270 | + 53% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Conakry (Guinea) is 115% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,552,900 Franc (Dinar 2,248) | Dinar 558 | + 303% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,354,680 Franc (Dinar 343) | Dinar 407 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000,000 Franc (Dinar 157) | Dinar 45 | + 250% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000,000 Franc (Dinar 787) | Dinar 314 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (Dinar 79) | Dinar 223 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 Franc (Dinar 28) | Dinar 23 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 554,164 Franc (Dinar 44) | Dinar 31 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | 3,833,330 Franc (Dinar 302) | Dinar 315 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,250,000 Franc (Dinar 177) | Dinar 122 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,500 Franc (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.798 | + 193% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Franc (Dinar 1.574) | Dinar 5.709 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Conakry (Guinea) is 8% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000,000 Franc (Dinar 157) | Dinar 63 | + 149% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 Franc (Dinar 39) | Dinar 55 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Franc (Dinar 79) | Dinar 72 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Franc (Dinar 79) | Dinar 73 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Conakry (Guinea) is 31% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,515 Franc (Dinar 0.670) | Dinar 0.830 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (Dinar 12) | Dinar 30 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Conakry (Guinea) is 15% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47,317 Franc (Dinar 3.725) | Dinar 2.527 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 4.761 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300,000 Franc (Dinar 24) | Dinar 22 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dinar 2.887 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,500 Franc (Dinar 2.165) | Dinar 3.289 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Dinar 3.149) | Dinar 3.234 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 43,349 Franc (Dinar 3.413) | Dinar 1.231 | + 177% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 27,500 Franc (Dinar 2.165) | Dinar 2.503 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66,899 Franc (Dinar 5.266) | Dinar 7 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Conakry (Guinea) is 3% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 287,379 Franc (Dinar 23) | Dinar 32 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 16 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 530,110 Franc (Dinar 42) | Dinar 33 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200,000 Franc (Dinar 16) | Dinar 7 | + 121% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,500 Franc (Dinar 1.771) | Dinar 2.730 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,748 Franc (Dinar 2.184) | Dinar 4.000 | - 45% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dinar 410 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,597 Franc (Dinar 0.126) | Dinar 0.040 | + 214% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 675,000 Franc (Dinar 53) | Dinar 46 | + 15% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Dinar 0.787) | Dinar 1.850 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Conakry (Guinea) is 21% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,928
(24,496,868 Franc)
in Conakry
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,600
in Amman.
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