Cost of living in Conakry (Guinea) is 57% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Conakry (Guinea) is 28% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Conakry | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103,707 Franc (RM52) | RM19 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 73,835 Franc (RM37) | RM17 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,069 Franc (RM20) | RM11 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,198 Franc (RM10) | RM8 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,425 Franc (RM9) | RM9 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,938 Franc (RM7) | RM8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65,283 Franc (RM32) | RM26 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39,338 Franc (RM20) | RM9 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,748 Franc (RM6) | RM5.53 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,326 Franc (RM5.14) | RM11 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108,792 Franc (RM54) | RM108 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,563 Franc (RM8) | RM4.63 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,470 Franc (RM3.72) | RM3.50 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Conakry (Guinea) is 145% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Conakry | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,220,000 Franc (RM9,563) | RM2,665 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (RM3,234) | RM1,526 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,405,030 Franc (RM699) | RM218 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,140,710 Franc (RM4,051) | RM1,595 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (RM1,244) | RM972 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368,593 Franc (RM183) | RM388 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 702,387 Franc (RM349) | RM125 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,498,220 Franc (RM1,741) | RM1,737 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,078,700 Franc (RM1,034) | RM584 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 266,332 Franc (RM133) | RM30 | + 344% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Conakry (Guinea) is 54% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Conakry | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820,588 Franc (RM408) | RM295 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369,850 Franc (RM184) | RM114 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,074,370 Franc (RM535) | RM289 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925,628 Franc (RM461) | RM331 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Conakry (Guinea) is 19% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Conakry | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (RM47,269) | RM157,853 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,604 Franc (RM5.28) | RM2.39 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233,871 Franc (RM116) | RM117 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 78,917 Franc (RM39) | RM44 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Conakry (Guinea) is 156% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Conakry | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40,432 Franc (RM20) | RM14 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (RM159) | RM22 | + 626% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 274,494 Franc (RM137) | RM78 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM34 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26,501 Franc (RM13) | RM7 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34,290 Franc (RM17) | RM12 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38,528 Franc (RM19) | RM5.06 | + 279% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26,902 Franc (RM13) | RM7 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77,840 Franc (RM39) | RM39 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Conakry (Guinea) is 110% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Conakry | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 283,408 Franc (RM141) | RM61 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (RM25) | RM26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM70 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560,453 Franc (RM279) | RM114 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,643 Franc (RM69) | RM26 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32,361 Franc (RM16) | RM12 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,350 Franc (RM14) | RM16 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 Franc (RM2,488) | RM1,865 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,923 Franc (RM1.45) | RM0.27 | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 714,969 Franc (RM356) | RM180 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57,795 Franc (RM29) | RM17 | + 74% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2024.
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