Cost of living in Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (₨976) | ₨376 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (₨796) | ₨331 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (₨475) | ₨167 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (₨232) | ₨58 | + 303% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (₨243) | ₨91 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (₨193) | ₨38 | + 411% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (₨578) | ₨248 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (₨212) | ₨153 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (₨193) | ₨31 | + 512% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (₨77) | ₨171 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨788 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (₨289) | ₨91 | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (₨119) | ₨37 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 229% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (₨144,603) | ₨37,186 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (₨62,661) | ₨23,125 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (₨3,856) | ₨5,799 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (₨48,201) | ₨25,043 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (₨24,101) | ₨16,133 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (₨3,856) | ₨6,512 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (₨12,532) | ₨622 | + 1916% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (₨17,352) | ₨30,817 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (₨14,460) | ₨11,976 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (₨1,205) | ₨538 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨425 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (₨1,253) | ₨2,477 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (₨1,446) | ₨2,797 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (₨11,568) | ₨4,303 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (₨7,712) | ₨3,087 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (₨915,821) | ₨1,248,440 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (₨116) | ₨104 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (₨3,374) | ₨1,115 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨241) | ₨144 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (₨3,085) | ₨241 | + 1178% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (₨2,410) | ₨891 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨413 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (₨223) | ₨226 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (₨145) | ₨274 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (₨96) | ₨170 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (₨145) | ₨96 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (₨482) | ₨309 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (₨2,410) | ₨1,438 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (₨482) | ₨603 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (₨7,712) | ₨1,942 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (₨337) | ₨733 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (₨241) | ₨229 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (₨771) | ₨183 | + 321% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (₨5.78) | ₨1.43 | + 304% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (₨8,194) | ₨1,560 | + 425% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (₨2,892) | ₨267 | + 983% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,809 prices entered by 1,238 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 122% more expensive than in India
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