Cost of living in Guinea compared to Mexico
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Guinea is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 267 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 148 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 68 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 26 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 45 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 26 | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 87 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 48 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 32 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 257 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 34 | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Guinea is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 30,714) | Mex$ 20,800 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 13,309) | Mex$ 10,455 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 1,047 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 10,238) | Mex$ 12,991 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,119) | Mex$ 6,721 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 717 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,662) | Mex$ 396 | + 573% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,686) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,071) | Mex$ 2,526 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 116 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Guinea is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 969 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 712 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,457) | Mex$ 1,696 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,638) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Guinea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 194,523) | Mex$ 386,961 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (Mex$ 717) | Mex$ 543 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 92 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 200 | + 228% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 589 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 76 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 61 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 67 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 40 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 244 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 363 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 156 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 724 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,638) | Mex$ 768 | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 164 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 80 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 45 | + 264% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,520 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Mex$ 1.23) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,740) | Mex$ 883 | + 97% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 78 | + 685% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 29% more expensive than in Mexico
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