Cost of living in Guinea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 225 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 121 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 54 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 35 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 70 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 226 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (Mex$ 8,509) | Mex$ 19,357 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 8,581 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 966 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 10,035) | Mex$ 10,263 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,017) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 679 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 387 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,613) | Mex$ 6,690 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,010) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 98 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 861 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 671 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,408) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,606) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 190,664) | Mex$ 357,886 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 549 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 75 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 188 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 551 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 49 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 57 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 31 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 29 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 182 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 293 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 150 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 805 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,606) | Mex$ 670 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 122 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 71 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 40 | + 304% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,177 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Mex$ 1.20) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,706) | Mex$ 966 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 62 | + 876% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,480 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00201
MXN
/
GNF
Cost of living in Guinea is 9% more expensive than in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 107% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 123% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Mexico
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Angola is 50% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 116% more expensive than in Mexico