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Cost of living in Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110,000 Franc (Taka 1,016) | Taka 380 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Taka 430 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33,000 Franc (Taka 305) | Taka 230 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16,500 Franc (Taka 152) | Taka 74 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16,000 Franc (Taka 148) | Taka 103 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,333 Franc (Taka 142) | Taka 57 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 325 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc (Taka 739) | Taka 149 | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,000 Franc (Taka 74) | Taka 24 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,667 Franc (Taka 108) | Taka 349 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,441 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Taka 100 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 49 | - | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 39,061 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,500,000 Franc (Taka 60,025) | Taka 31,318 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,590 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 39,337 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 21,276 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,613 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Franc (Taka 1,847) | Taka 1,609 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 44,596 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 13,495 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 316 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 607 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,249 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,442 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,023 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,926 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (Taka 74) | Taka 88 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,573 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 554) | Taka 300 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,187 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 313 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 359 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc (Taka 462) | Taka 91 | + 406% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 107 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc (Taka 416) | Taka 300 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc (Taka 2,632) | Taka 951 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,015 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550,000 Franc (Taka 5,079) | Taka 2,831 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,364 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 305 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 277) | Taka 501 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9,000 Franc (Taka 83) | Taka 22 | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,337 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Taka 92) | Taka 223 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,869 prices entered by 320 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00923
BDT
/
GNF
Cost of living in Guinea is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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