Cost of living in Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155,455 Franc (Taka 1,395) | Taka 263 | + 431% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 180) | Taka 344 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,000 Franc (Taka 359) | Taka 162 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25,000 Franc (Taka 224) | Taka 74 | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Franc (Taka 162) | Taka 112 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (Taka 180) | Taka 50 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,000 Franc (Taka 449) | Taka 581 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc (Taka 718) | Taka 172 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,000 Franc (Taka 117) | Taka 26 | + 353% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,892 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 391 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 Franc (Taka 1,077) | Taka 1,738 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,547 Franc (Taka 140) | Taka 103 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Franc (Taka 90) | Taka 41 | + 119% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,300,000 Franc (Taka 56,547) | Taka 59,451 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 33,978 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,046 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 35,113 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 15,590 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,803 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 449) | Taka 1,167 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 35,909 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 13,069 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37,500 Franc (Taka 337) | Taka 431 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,746 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 1,826 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,220 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,121 | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,554,870 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,801 Franc (Taka 88) | Taka 96 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 270,444 Franc (Taka 2,427) | Taka 2,898 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 539) | Taka 133 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 400 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 164 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 356 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc (Taka 449) | Taka 84 | + 435% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 Franc (Taka 314) | Taka 141 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc (Taka 404) | Taka 167 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc (Taka 2,558) | Taka 1,289 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 888 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550,000 Franc (Taka 4,937) | Taka 1,790 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 817 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 90) | Taka 536 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9,000 Franc (Taka 81) | Taka 1.67 | + 4750% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,882 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Taka 90) | Taka 272 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,367 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00898
BDT
/
GNF
Cost of living in Guinea is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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