Cost of living in Guinea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (R$ 58) | R$ 36 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 35 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 5.47 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.77 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (R$ 4.61) | R$ 5.92 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.96 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (R$ 8,651) | R$ 3,756 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (R$ 3,749) | R$ 2,483 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (R$ 231) | R$ 622 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (R$ 2,884) | R$ 2,713 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (R$ 1,442) | R$ 1,683 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (R$ 231) | R$ 617 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (R$ 750) | R$ 91 | + 728% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (R$ 1,038) | R$ 1,939 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (R$ 865) | R$ 659 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 30 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (R$ 75) | R$ 258 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (R$ 87) | R$ 252 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (R$ 692) | R$ 405 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (R$ 461) | R$ 314 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (R$ 54,789) | R$ 117,955 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (R$ 202) | R$ 233 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (R$ 185) | R$ 44 | + 322% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (R$ 144) | R$ 259 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 19 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (R$ 5.77) | R$ 7 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 5.33 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 55 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (R$ 144) | R$ 111 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 64 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 239 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (R$ 461) | R$ 199 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 11 | + 309% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (R$ 0.35) | R$ 1.26 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (R$ 490) | R$ 132 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (R$ 173) | R$ 11 | + 1443% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,940 prices entered by 1,750 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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