Cost of living in Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (57元) | 43元 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (95元) | 37元 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (9元) | 17元 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (26元) | 16元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (9元) | 9元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (15元) | 48元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (6元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 97元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (8元) | 9元 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (9元) | 13元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (3,210元) | 13,898元 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 8,379元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (303元) | 462元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (3,785元) | 6,525元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (1,893元) | 4,376元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (303元) | 516元 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (341元) | 140元 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (1,363元) | 1,829元 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (1,136元) | 546元 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (95元) | 50元 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (98元) | 511元 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (114元) | 288元 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (908元) | 654元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (606元) | 844元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (71,917元) | 148,501元 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (6元) | 8元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (265元) | 206元 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (19元) | 28元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (18元) | 19元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (11元) | 44元 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (8元) | 21元 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (11元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (38元) | 82元 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (189元) | 260元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (38元) | 122元 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (606元) | 319元 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (26元) | 90元 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (57元) | 31元 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (61元) | 19元 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (0.45元) | 0.24元 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (643元) | 410元 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (227元) | 38元 | + 505% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,151 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00076
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Cost of living in Guinea is 8% cheaper than in China
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