Cost of living in Guinea compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Guinea is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
Guinea | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (83元) | 46元 | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (67元) | 40元 | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (40元) | 16元 | + 155% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (20元) | 18元 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (21元) | 19元 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (16元) | 11元 | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (49元) | 62元 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (18元) | 15元 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (16元) | 6元 | + 161% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (7元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 116元 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (24元) | 9元 | + 184% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (10元) | 16元 | - 38% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Guinea is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
Guinea | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (12,244元) | 15,641元 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (5,306元) | 9,134元 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (327元) | 405元 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (4,081元) | 7,815元 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (2,041元) | 4,294元 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (327元) | 249元 | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (1,061元) | 114元 | + 831% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (1,469元) | 1,086元 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (1,224元) | 589元 | + 108% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (102元) | 39元 | + 165% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Guinea is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
Guinea | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (106元) | 524元 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (122元) | 247元 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (980元) | 629元 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (653元) | 843元 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Guinea is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
Guinea | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (77,544元) | 161,247元 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (10元) | 9元 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (286元) | 204元 | + 40% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
Guinea | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (20元) | 39元 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (261元) | 27元 | + 873% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (204元) | 391元 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (19元) | 33元 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (12元) | 34元 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (12元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (41元) | 74元 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
Guinea | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (204元) | 265元 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (41元) | 110元 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (653元) | 348元 | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (29元) | 79元 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (20元) | 29元 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (65元) | 18元 | + 264% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (0.49元) | 0.20元 | + 145% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (694元) | 410元 | + 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (245元) | 24元 | + 913% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 21% more expensive than in China
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