Cost of living in Guinea compared to Mexico
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Guinea is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 244 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 138 | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 64 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 37 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 77 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 264 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 33 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 31% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Guinea is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (Mex$ 9,693) | Mex$ 18,976 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 9,378 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 1,092 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,431) | Mex$ 11,738 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,715) | Mex$ 6,081 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 849 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 402 | + 156% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,115) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,429) | Mex$ 2,453 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 115 | + 148% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Guinea is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 906 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 664 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,743) | Mex$ 1,592 | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 47% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Guinea is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 217,180) | Mex$ 332,628 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 506 | + 58% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 85 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 198 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 587 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 56 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 58 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 32 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 229 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 321 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 157 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 741 | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 149 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 82 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 42 | + 337% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Mex$ 1.37) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,943) | Mex$ 909 | + 114% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 67 | + 931% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 20% more expensive than in Mexico
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