Cost of living in Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (Taka 1,294) | Taka 354 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (Taka 1,056) | Taka 372 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (Taka 630) | Taka 192 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (Taka 307) | Taka 91 | + 239% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (Taka 322) | Taka 156 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (Taka 256) | Taka 83 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Taka 767) | Taka 697 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (Taka 281) | Taka 209 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (Taka 256) | Taka 41 | + 525% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (Taka 102) | Taka 488 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,255 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (Taka 383) | Taka 130 | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (Taka 158) | Taka 57 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 206% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (Taka 191,700) | Taka 48,251 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (Taka 83,070) | Taka 35,702 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (Taka 5,112) | Taka 3,885 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (Taka 63,900) | Taka 61,660 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Taka 31,950) | Taka 33,185 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (Taka 5,112) | Taka 3,381 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (Taka 16,614) | Taka 945 | + 1659% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (Taka 23,004) | Taka 42,323 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (Taka 19,170) | Taka 19,150 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (Taka 1,598) | Taka 561 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (Taka 1,661) | Taka 2,028 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (Taka 1,917) | Taka 3,683 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (Taka 15,336) | Taka 7,920 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Taka 10,224) | Taka 4,630 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (Taka 1,214,103) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (Taka 153) | Taka 128 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (Taka 4,473) | Taka 3,514 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 320) | Taka 228 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (Taka 4,090) | Taka 647 | + 532% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (Taka 3,195) | Taka 1,685 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 409 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (Taka 296) | Taka 325 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 192) | Taka 468 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (Taka 128) | Taka 94 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (Taka 192) | Taka 172 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (Taka 639) | Taka 640 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (Taka 3,195) | Taka 1,598 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (Taka 639) | Taka 896 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (Taka 10,224) | Taka 3,233 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (Taka 447) | Taka 999 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (Taka 320) | Taka 266 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 1,022) | Taka 520 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Taka 8) | Taka 10 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (Taka 10,863) | Taka 2,120 | + 412% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (Taka 3,834) | Taka 287 | + 1237% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 770 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01278
BDT
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GNF
Cost of living in Guinea is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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