- Cost of Living
- Guinea
- Switzerland
- Conakry
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Conakry, Guinea vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Conakry (Guinea) is 54% 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 2.70) | CHF 13 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,783 Franc (CHF 4.30) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,000 Franc (CHF 1.84) | CHF 1.74 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,750 Franc (CHF 1.60) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,000 Franc (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.96 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82,500 Franc (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46,242 Franc (CHF 5.00) | CHF 3.72 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,623 Franc (CHF 2.23) | CHF 2.80 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12,909 Franc (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.30 | - 39% | |
| 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 2.03) | CHF 2.44 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,250 Franc (CHF 0.57) | CHF 2.27 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Conakry (Guinea) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,552,900 Franc (CHF 3,088) | CHF 2,991 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,354,680 Franc (CHF 471) | CHF 2,329 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000,000 Franc (CHF 216) | CHF 152 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000,000 Franc (CHF 1,081) | CHF 2,245 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (CHF 108) | CHF 1,715 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 Franc (CHF 38) | CHF 101 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 554,164 Franc (CHF 60) | CHF 38 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,833,330 Franc (CHF 415) | CHF 512 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,250,000 Franc (CHF 243) | CHF 178 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,500 Franc (CHF 19) | CHF 21 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Franc (CHF 2.16) | CHF 31 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Conakry (Guinea) is 2% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000,000 Franc (CHF 216) | CHF 124 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 Franc (CHF 54) | CHF 61 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Franc (CHF 108) | CHF 145 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Franc (CHF 108) | CHF 193 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Conakry (Guinea) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 26,863 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,515 Franc (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.24 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (CHF 16) | CHF 100 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Conakry (Guinea) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47,317 Franc (CHF 5.12) | CHF 13 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300,000 Franc (CHF 32) | CHF 121 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,500 Franc (CHF 2.97) | CHF 5.97 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (CHF 4.33) | CHF 6 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43,349 Franc (CHF 4.69) | CHF 3.04 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27,500 Franc (CHF 2.97) | CHF 4.05 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66,899 Franc (CHF 7) | CHF 46 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Conakry (Guinea) is 27% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 287,379 Franc (CHF 31) | CHF 75 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 191 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 530,110 Franc (CHF 57) | CHF 111 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200,000 Franc (CHF 22) | CHF 17 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,500 Franc (CHF 2.43) | CHF 5.35 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,748 Franc (CHF 3.00) | CHF 7 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 477 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4,369 Franc (CHF 0.47) | CHF 0.33 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 675,000 Franc (CHF 73) | CHF 100 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (CHF 1.08) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 751 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Conakry (Guinea) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,800
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,990
(46,143,119 Franc)
in Conakry.
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