Cost of living in Guinea compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Guinea is about the same as in China | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (48元) | 54元 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (80元) | 36元 | + 120% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (8元) | 15元 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (10元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (22元) | 14元 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (8元) | 9元 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (13元) | 56元 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 12元 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (6元) | 6元 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (5.11元) | 6元 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 108元 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (6元) | 9元 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (8元) | 10元 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Guinea is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (2,707元) | 7,480元 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,546元 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (255元) | 406元 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (3,193元) | 6,893元 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (1,596元) | 3,954元 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (255元) | 261元 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (287元) | 84元 | + 243% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (1,149元) | 2,223元 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (958元) | 622元 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (80元) | 47元 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 44元 | - | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Guinea is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (83元) | 359元 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (96元) | 227元 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (766元) | 569元 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (511元) | 513元 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Guinea is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (60,663元) | 160,747元 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (5.11元) | 6元 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (223元) | 177元 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (16元) | 29元 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35元 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 441元 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (15元) | 38元 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (10元) | 33元 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (6元) | 9元 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (10元) | 11元 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (32元) | 84元 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (160元) | 201元 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (32元) | 94元 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 978元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (511元) | 413元 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (22元) | 70元 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (48元) | 34元 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (51元) | 31元 | + 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (0.38元) | 0.55元 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (543元) | 419元 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (192元) | 22元 | + 765% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Guinea is 10% cheaper than in China
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