Cost of living in Conakry (Guinea) is 29% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Conakry (Guinea) is 13% cheaper than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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| Conakry | Bamako | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102,646 Franc (7,326 Franc) | 7,032 Franc | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74,183 Franc (5,295 Franc) | 4,200 Franc | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,069 Franc (2,860 Franc) | 3,687 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,198 Franc (1,370 Franc) | 1,116 Franc | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,425 Franc (1,315 Franc) | 977 Franc | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,938 Franc (1,066 Franc) | 5,799 Franc | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65,283 Franc (4,659 Franc) | 9,999 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39,338 Franc (2,808 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,748 Franc (910 Franc) | 400 Franc | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,326 Franc (737 Franc) | 686 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111,667 Franc (7,970 Franc) | 6,400 Franc | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,170 Franc (1,154 Franc) | 1,333 Franc | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,016 Franc (572 Franc) | 359 Franc | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Conakry (Guinea) is 96% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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| Conakry | Bamako | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,220,000 Franc (1,371,774 Franc) | 436,146 Franc | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (463,920 Franc) | 105,000 Franc | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,405,030 Franc (100,280 Franc) | 139,535 Franc | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,140,710 Franc (581,021 Franc) | 272,675 Franc | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (178,431 Franc) | 75,000 Franc | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368,593 Franc (26,307 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 702,387 Franc (50,131 Franc) | 29,457 Franc | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,498,220 Franc (249,676 Franc) | 566,554 Franc | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,078,700 Franc (148,361 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 266,332 Franc (19,009 Franc) | 6,500 Franc | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 9,999 Franc | - | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in Conakry (Guinea) is 181% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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| Conakry | Bamako | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820,588 Franc (58,567 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369,850 Franc (26,397 Franc) | 7,500 Franc | + 252% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,074,370 Franc (76,680 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925,628 Franc (66,064 Franc) | 17,500 Franc | + 278% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Conakry (Guinea) is 12% cheaper than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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| Conakry | Bamako | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (6,780,363 Franc) | 20,000,000 Franc | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,280 Franc (734 Franc) | 670 Franc | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233,871 Franc (16,692 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 78,966 Franc (5,636 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Conakry (Guinea) is 10% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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| Conakry | Bamako | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40,432 Franc (2,886 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (22,839 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 814% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 274,494 Franc (19,591 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 9,999 Franc | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26,501 Franc (1,891 Franc) | 5,937 Franc | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34,290 Franc (2,447 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38,528 Franc (2,750 Franc) | 1,400 Franc | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26,902 Franc (1,920 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77,840 Franc (5,556 Franc) | 6,833 Franc | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Conakry (Guinea) is 50% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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| Conakry | Bamako | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 283,408 Franc (20,227 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (3,569 Franc) | 4,333 Franc | - 18% | |
| 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 | 560,453 Franc (40,001 Franc) | 30,128 Franc | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,643 Franc (9,895 Franc) | 4,667 Franc | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32,361 Franc (2,310 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,350 Franc (2,023 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,923 Franc (209 Franc) | 100 Franc | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 714,969 Franc (51,029 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57,795 Franc (4,125 Franc) | 1,249 Franc | + 230% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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