Cost of living in Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (Taka 743) | Taka 535 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (Taka 1,238) | Taka 449 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (Taka 124) | Taka 240 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (Taka 149) | Taka 102 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (Taka 347) | Taka 133 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (Taka 124) | Taka 80 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (Taka 198) | Taka 347 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 207 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (Taka 94) | Taka 26 | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (Taka 79) | Taka 571 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,347 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (Taka 99) | Taka 112 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (Taka 119) | Taka 53 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (Taka 41,992) | Taka 43,087 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 21,416 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (Taka 3,962) | Taka 4,489 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (Taka 49,520) | Taka 37,342 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Taka 24,760) | Taka 20,129 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (Taka 3,962) | Taka 3,105 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (Taka 4,457) | Taka 947 | + 371% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (Taka 17,827) | Taka 36,542 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (Taka 14,856) | Taka 16,205 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (Taka 1,238) | Taka 369 | + 236% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (Taka 1,288) | Taka 2,612 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (Taka 1,486) | Taka 3,117 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (Taka 11,885) | Taka 9,947 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Taka 7,923) | Taka 6,827 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (Taka 940,877) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (Taka 79) | Taka 91 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (Taka 3,466) | Taka 1,696 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 248) | Taka 296 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (Taka 229) | Taka 208 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 149) | Taka 690 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (Taka 99) | Taka 173 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (Taka 149) | Taka 229 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (Taka 495) | Taka 304 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (Taka 2,476) | Taka 1,410 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (Taka 495) | Taka 885 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (Taka 7,923) | Taka 3,617 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (Taka 347) | Taka 1,328 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (Taka 743) | Taka 393 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 792) | Taka 600 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Taka 5.94) | Taka 2.19 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (Taka 8,418) | Taka 1,057 | + 697% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (Taka 2,971) | Taka 264 | + 1024% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 600 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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