Cost of living in Guinea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (¥1,737) | ¥1,019 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (¥1,417) | ¥727 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (¥846) | ¥518 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (¥413) | ¥203 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (¥433) | ¥312 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (¥343) | ¥616 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (¥1,029) | ¥948 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (¥377) | ¥851 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (¥343) | ¥545 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (¥137) | ¥288 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,250 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (¥515) | ¥231 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (¥212) | ¥211 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (¥257,341) | ¥298,509 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (¥111,515) | ¥163,427 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (¥6,862) | ¥25,415 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (¥85,780) | ¥150,519 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (¥42,890) | ¥81,210 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (¥6,862) | ¥36,753 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (¥22,303) | ¥4,386 | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (¥30,881) | ¥43,810 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (¥25,734) | ¥17,687 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (¥2,145) | ¥1,118 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,483 | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (¥2,230) | ¥6,145 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (¥2,573) | ¥5,263 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (¥20,587) | ¥9,604 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (¥13,725) | ¥13,529 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (¥1,629,829) | ¥2,697,750 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (¥206) | ¥170 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (¥6,005) | ¥10,153 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (¥429) | ¥2,154 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (¥5,490) | ¥2,551 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (¥4,289) | ¥5,499 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,340 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (¥397) | ¥842 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (¥257) | ¥750 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (¥172) | ¥225 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (¥257) | ¥233 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (¥858) | ¥3,812 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (¥4,289) | ¥4,064 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (¥858) | ¥3,590 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (¥13,725) | ¥6,047 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (¥600) | ¥896 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (¥429) | ¥487 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (¥1,372) | ¥585 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥98,506 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (¥10) | ¥52 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (¥14,583) | ¥9,275 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (¥5,147) | ¥587 | + 777% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 762 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is about the same as in Japan
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