Cost of living in Conakry (Guinea) is 39% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Conakry (Guinea) is 28% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Conakry | Bogotá | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103,707 Franc (COL$46,891) | COL$36,199 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 73,835 Franc (COL$33,385) | COL$28,614 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,069 Franc (COL$18,117) | COL$11,066 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,198 Franc (COL$8,680) | COL$4,867 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | 18,425 Franc (COL$8,331) | COL$9,956 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,938 Franc (COL$6,754) | COL$3,829 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65,283 Franc (COL$29,518) | COL$12,880 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39,338 Franc (COL$17,786) | COL$9,789 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,748 Franc (COL$5,764) | COL$4,331 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,326 Franc (COL$4,669) | COL$3,865 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108,792 Franc (COL$49,190) | COL$54,854 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15,563 Franc (COL$7,037) | COL$6,778 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,470 Franc (COL$3,378) | COL$3,026 | + 12% | |
Housing | + 96% | |||
Housing in Conakry (Guinea) is 96% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Conakry | Bogotá | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,220,000 Franc (COL$8,690,345) | COL$3,915,060 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (COL$2,938,982) | COL$2,187,260 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,405,030 Franc (COL$635,286) | COL$293,677 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,140,710 Franc (COL$3,680,831) | COL$2,582,130 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (COL$1,130,378) | COL$1,403,370 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368,593 Franc (COL$166,660) | COL$220,476 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 702,387 Franc (COL$317,585) | COL$71,492 | + 344% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,498,220 Franc (COL$1,581,724) | COL$1,624,830 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,078,700 Franc (COL$939,887) | COL$481,097 | + 95% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 266,332 Franc (COL$120,422) | COL$25,772 | + 367% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$14,509 | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Conakry (Guinea) is 17% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820,588 Franc (COL$371,030) | COL$235,876 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369,850 Franc (COL$167,228) | COL$173,412 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,074,370 Franc (COL$485,778) | COL$397,515 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925,628 Franc (COL$418,524) | COL$343,148 | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Conakry (Guinea) is 19% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (COL$42,954,356) | COL$73,113,100 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,280 Franc (COL$4,648) | COL$3,689 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 233,871 Franc (COL$105,745) | COL$145,235 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 78,942 Franc (COL$35,694) | COL$20,867 | + 71% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Conakry (Guinea) is 44% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Conakry | Bogotá | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40,432 Franc (COL$18,281) | COL$22,930 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (COL$144,688) | COL$37,295 | + 288% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 274,494 Franc (COL$124,113) | COL$114,530 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | COL$24,187 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26,501 Franc (COL$11,982) | COL$16,331 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34,290 Franc (COL$15,504) | COL$22,446 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 38,528 Franc (COL$17,420) | COL$8,788 | + 98% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 26,902 Franc (COL$12,164) | COL$6,162 | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77,840 Franc (COL$35,195) | COL$36,100 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Conakry (Guinea) is 81% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Conakry | Bogotá | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 283,408 Franc (COL$128,143) | COL$48,082 | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (COL$22,608) | COL$38,732 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$137,540 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560,453 Franc (COL$253,409) | COL$159,296 | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,643 Franc (COL$62,688) | COL$42,010 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32,361 Franc (COL$14,632) | COL$10,642 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,350 Franc (COL$12,818) | COL$5,422 | + 136% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 Franc (COL$2,260,756) | COL$3,227,680 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,923 Franc (COL$1,321) | COL$227 | + 483% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 714,969 Franc (COL$323,274) | COL$125,506 | + 158% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57,795 Franc (COL$26,132) | COL$9,067 | + 188% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,458 prices entered by 354 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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