Cost of living in Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (Taka 645) | Taka 230 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (Taka 1,074) | Taka 376 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 184 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (Taka 129) | Taka 79 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (Taka 301) | Taka 105 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 54 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (Taka 172) | Taka 526 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 159 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (Taka 82) | Taka 28 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (Taka 69) | Taka 442 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,478 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 102 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (Taka 103) | Taka 45 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (Taka 36,443) | Taka 64,159 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 34,477 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (Taka 3,438) | Taka 4,050 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (Taka 42,976) | Taka 39,073 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Taka 21,488) | Taka 22,885 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (Taka 3,438) | Taka 4,140 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (Taka 3,868) | Taka 1,099 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (Taka 15,471) | Taka 37,254 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (Taka 12,893) | Taka 15,000 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (Taka 1,074) | Taka 411 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (Taka 1,117) | Taka 1,987 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (Taka 1,289) | Taka 2,314 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (Taka 10,314) | Taka 4,295 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Taka 6,876) | Taka 4,454 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (Taka 816,549) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (Taka 69) | Taka 94 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (Taka 3,008) | Taka 1,477 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 215) | Taka 129 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (Taka 199) | Taka 230 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 129) | Taka 411 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 82 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (Taka 129) | Taka 100 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (Taka 430) | Taka 240 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (Taka 2,149) | Taka 1,281 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (Taka 430) | Taka 958 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (Taka 6,876) | Taka 2,103 | + 227% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (Taka 301) | Taka 1,179 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (Taka 645) | Taka 284 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 688) | Taka 658 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Taka 5.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (Taka 7,306) | Taka 1,420 | + 415% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (Taka 2,579) | Taka 259 | + 896% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 898 prices entered by 242 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00860
BDT
/
GNF
Cost of living in Guinea is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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