Cost of living in Conakry (Guinea) is 52% cheaper than in Babylon, New York (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Conakry (Guinea) is 16% cheaper than in Babylon, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Conakry | Babylon, New York | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102,646 Franc ($12) | $15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74,183 Franc ($9) | $8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,069 Franc ($4.64) | $4.27 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,198 Franc ($2.22) | $1.08 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,425 Franc ($2.13) | $2.87 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,938 Franc ($1.73) | $3.98 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65,283 Franc ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39,338 Franc ($4.55) | $3.23 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,748 Franc ($1.47) | $1.41 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,326 Franc ($1.19) | $2.43 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111,667 Franc ($13) | $16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,170 Franc ($1.87) | $2.35 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,016 Franc ($0.93) | $1.95 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Conakry (Guinea) is 29% cheaper than in Babylon, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,220,000 Franc ($2,223) | $2,832 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc ($752) | $2,386 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,405,030 Franc ($163) | $327 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,140,710 Franc ($942) | $1,811 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc ($289) | $1,350 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368,593 Franc ($43) | $149 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 702,387 Franc ($81) | $52 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,498,220 Franc ($405) | $282 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,078,700 Franc ($240) | $115 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 266,332 Franc ($31) | $8 | + 291% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $24 | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Conakry (Guinea) is 22% more expensive than in Babylon, New York (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820,588 Franc ($95) | $50 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369,850 Franc ($43) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,074,370 Franc ($124) | $91 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925,628 Franc ($107) | $101 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 84% | |||
| Transportation in Conakry (Guinea) is 84% cheaper than in Babylon, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc ($10,989) | $20,495 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,280 Franc ($1.19) | $0.80 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233,871 Franc ($27) | $302 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 78,966 Franc ($9) | $26 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Conakry (Guinea) is 6% cheaper than in Babylon, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40,432 Franc ($4.68) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc ($37) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 274,494 Franc ($32) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26,501 Franc ($3.07) | $3.30 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34,290 Franc ($3.97) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38,528 Franc ($4.46) | $5.18 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26,902 Franc ($3.11) | $2.28 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77,840 Franc ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Conakry (Guinea) is 6% cheaper than in Babylon, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Conakry | Babylon, New York | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 283,408 Franc ($33) | $37 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc ($5.78) | $30 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $235 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560,453 Franc ($65) | $82 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,643 Franc ($16) | $14 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32,361 Franc ($3.74) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,350 Franc ($3.28) | $4.09 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $403 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,923 Franc ($0.34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 714,969 Franc ($83) | $28 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57,795 Franc ($7) | $11 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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