Cost of living in Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88,540 Franc (₨880) | ₨412 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79,584 Franc (₨791) | ₨355 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (₨490) | ₨177 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (₨239) | ₨62 | + 282% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (₨251) | ₨101 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (₨199) | ₨43 | + 366% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (₨596) | ₨269 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (₨219) | ₨198 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (₨199) | ₨40 | + 392% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (₨79) | ₨179 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Franc (₨994) | ₨977 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,876 Franc (₨217) | ₨94 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,292 Franc (₨72) | ₨44 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 224% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (₨149,030) | ₨44,844 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (₨64,580) | ₨30,360 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (₨3,974) | ₨5,103 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (₨49,677) | ₨30,927 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (₨24,838) | ₨19,243 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (₨3,974) | ₨6,210 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (₨12,916) | ₨771 | + 1576% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (₨17,884) | ₨27,217 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (₨14,903) | ₨11,683 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (₨1,242) | ₨504 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,096 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is about the same as in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (₨1,292) | ₨2,570 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (₨1,490) | ₨2,685 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (₨11,922) | ₨4,220 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (₨7,948) | ₨3,047 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 36% 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 (₨943,858) | ₨1,836,560 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (₨119) | ₨104 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (₨3,477) | ₨1,541 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨248) | ₨107 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (₨3,179) | ₨299 | + 964% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (₨2,484) | ₨1,117 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨374 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (₨230) | ₨235 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (₨149) | ₨274 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (₨99) | ₨181 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (₨149) | ₨96 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (₨497) | ₨319 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (₨2,484) | ₨1,483 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (₨497) | ₨618 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,571 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (₨7,948) | ₨2,160 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (₨348) | ₨907 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (₨248) | ₨236 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (₨795) | ₨200 | + 298% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 Franc (₨49,677) | ₨41,395 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (₨5.96) | ₨5.89 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (₨8,445) | ₨1,826 | + 362% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (₨2,981) | ₨280 | + 964% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,543 prices entered by 620 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 106% more expensive than in India
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