Cost of living in Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88,540 Franc (Taka 1,250) | Taka 253 | + 393% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79,584 Franc (Taka 1,123) | Taka 518 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (Taka 696) | Taka 234 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (Taka 339) | Taka 91 | + 274% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (Taka 356) | Taka 150 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (Taka 282) | Taka 78 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Taka 847) | Taka 476 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (Taka 311) | Taka 307 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (Taka 282) | Taka 56 | + 405% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (Taka 113) | Taka 407 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Franc (Taka 1,412) | Taka 1,583 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,876 Franc (Taka 309) | Taka 136 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,292 Franc (Taka 103) | Taka 72 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 264% 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 211,727) | Taka 40,565 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (Taka 91,748) | Taka 22,239 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (Taka 5,646) | Taka 4,221 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (Taka 70,576) | Taka 50,272 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Taka 35,288) | Taka 31,111 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (Taka 5,646) | Taka 5,000 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (Taka 18,350) | Taka 1,266 | + 1350% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (Taka 25,407) | Taka 49,805 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (Taka 21,173) | Taka 15,000 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (Taka 1,764) | Taka 568 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (Taka 1,835) | Taka 2,505 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (Taka 2,117) | Taka 2,407 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (Taka 16,938) | Taka 5,268 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Taka 11,292) | Taka 4,284 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (Taka 1,340,939) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (Taka 169) | Taka 110 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (Taka 4,940) | Taka 2,433 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 353) | Taka 250 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (Taka 4,517) | Taka 308 | + 1367% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (Taka 3,529) | Taka 1,500 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (Taka 326) | Taka 191 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 212) | Taka 794 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 158 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (Taka 212) | Taka 200 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (Taka 706) | Taka 205 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (Taka 3,529) | Taka 1,513 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (Taka 706) | Taka 1,024 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (Taka 11,292) | Taka 3,597 | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (Taka 494) | Taka 1,519 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (Taka 353) | Taka 253 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 1,129) | Taka 606 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 Franc (Taka 70,576) | Taka 35,756 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Taka 8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (Taka 11,998) | Taka 2,307 | + 420% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (Taka 4,235) | Taka 325 | + 1204% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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GNF
Cost of living in Guinea is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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