Cost of living in Conakry (Guinea) is 21% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Conakry (Guinea) is 7% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Conakry | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102,646 Franc (382 NT$) | 190 NT$ | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74,183 Franc (276 NT$) | 159 NT$ | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,069 Franc (149 NT$) | 105 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,198 Franc (71 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,425 Franc (68 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,938 Franc (56 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65,283 Franc (243 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39,338 Franc (146 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,748 Franc (47 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,326 Franc (38 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111,667 Franc (415 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,170 Franc (60 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,016 Franc (30 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Conakry (Guinea) is 92% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Conakry | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,220,000 Franc (71,440 NT$) | 39,844 NT$ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (24,160 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,405,030 Franc (5,222 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,140,710 Franc (30,259 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (9,292 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368,593 Franc (1,370 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 702,387 Franc (2,611 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,498,220 Franc (13,003 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,078,700 Franc (7,726 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 266,332 Franc (990 NT$) | 293 NT$ | + 238% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 304 NT$ | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Conakry (Guinea) is 32% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Conakry | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820,588 Franc (3,050 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369,850 Franc (1,375 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,074,370 Franc (3,993 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925,628 Franc (3,441 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Conakry (Guinea) is 22% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Conakry | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (353,110 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,280 Franc (38 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233,871 Franc (869 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 78,966 Franc (294 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Conakry (Guinea) is 28% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Conakry | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40,432 Franc (150 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (1,189 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 296% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 274,494 Franc (1,020 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 298 NT$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26,501 Franc (99 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34,290 Franc (127 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38,528 Franc (143 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26,902 Franc (100 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77,840 Franc (289 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Conakry (Guinea) is 23% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Conakry | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 283,408 Franc (1,053 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (186 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,779 NT$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560,453 Franc (2,083 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,643 Franc (515 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32,361 Franc (120 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,350 Franc (105 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 13,294 NT$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,923 Franc (11 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 714,969 Franc (2,658 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57,795 Franc (215 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 115% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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