- Cost of Living
- Guinea
- Switzerland
- Conakry
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Conakry, Guinea compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Conakry (Guinea) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111,453 Franc (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,000 Franc (CHF 2.67) | CHF 14 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,783 Franc (CHF 4.26) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18,520 Franc (CHF 1.98) | CHF 1.80 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,328 Franc (CHF 1.43) | CHF 5.18 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,955 Franc (CHF 1.71) | CHF 4.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82,500 Franc (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46,242 Franc (CHF 4.95) | CHF 4.04 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,623 Franc (CHF 2.21) | CHF 5.20 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12,909 Franc (CHF 1.38) | CHF 1.76 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111,667 Franc (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18,750 Franc (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.70 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,250 Franc (CHF 0.56) | CHF 2.85 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Conakry (Guinea) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,552,900 Franc (CHF 3,054) | CHF 3,513 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,354,680 Franc (CHF 466) | CHF 2,538 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000,000 Franc (CHF 214) | CHF 161 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000,000 Franc (CHF 1,070) | CHF 1,888 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (CHF 107) | CHF 1,357 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 Franc (CHF 37) | CHF 81 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 554,164 Franc (CHF 59) | CHF 47 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,833,330 Franc (CHF 410) | CHF 825 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,250,000 Franc (CHF 241) | CHF 164 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,500 Franc (CHF 19) | CHF 18 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Franc (CHF 2.14) | CHF 32 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Conakry (Guinea) is 9% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000,000 Franc (CHF 214) | CHF 131 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 Franc (CHF 53) | CHF 56 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Franc (CHF 107) | CHF 134 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Franc (CHF 107) | CHF 151 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Conakry (Guinea) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 28,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,515 Franc (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.69 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (CHF 16) | CHF 81 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Conakry (Guinea) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47,317 Franc (CHF 5.06) | CHF 21 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 30 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300,000 Franc (CHF 32) | CHF 143 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,500 Franc (CHF 2.94) | CHF 6 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (CHF 4.28) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43,349 Franc (CHF 4.64) | CHF 3.05 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27,500 Franc (CHF 2.94) | CHF 4.03 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66,899 Franc (CHF 7) | CHF 45 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Conakry (Guinea) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 287,379 Franc (CHF 31) | CHF 71 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 198 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 530,110 Franc (CHF 57) | CHF 100 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200,000 Franc (CHF 21) | CHF 17 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,500 Franc (CHF 2.41) | CHF 4.84 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,748 Franc (CHF 2.97) | CHF 6 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 3,500,000 Franc (CHF 374) | CHF 176 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,597 Franc (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.43 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 675,000 Franc (CHF 72) | CHF 108 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (CHF 1.07) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,285 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Conakry (Guinea) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,651
(62,174,406 Franc)
in Conakry.
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