Cost of living in Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155,455 Franc (116元) | 45元 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (15元) | 34元 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,000 Franc (30元) | 15元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25,000 Franc (19元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Franc (13元) | 13元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (15元) | 8元 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,000 Franc (37元) | 59元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc (60元) | 15元 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,000 Franc (10元) | 6.00元 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,892 Franc (7元) | 5.17元 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 Franc (90元) | 112元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,547 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Franc (7元) | 14元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,300,000 Franc (4,700元) | 9,398元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,943元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 431元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 5,740元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 2,997元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 285元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (37元) | 93元 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,464元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 561元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37,500 Franc (28元) | 38元 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 481元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 250元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 647元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 620元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,801 Franc (7元) | 7元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 270,444 Franc (202元) | 149元 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (45元) | 37元 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc (37元) | 8元 | + 349% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 Franc (26元) | 12元 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc (34元) | 71元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc (213元) | 177元 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550,000 Franc (410元) | 395元 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 68元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 33元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Franc (7元) | 31元 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9,000 Franc (7元) | 0.31元 | + 2065% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 335元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (7元) | 22元 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,060 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00075
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Cost of living in Guinea is 18% more expensive than in China
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