Cost of living in Guinea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88,540 Franc (15,894 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79,584 Franc (14,286 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (8,852 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (4,316 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (4,529 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (3,590 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (10,770 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (3,949 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (3,590 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (1,436 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Franc (17,951 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,876 Franc (3,927 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,292 Franc (1,309 ₦) | 1,196 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 283% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 283% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (2,692,613 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (1,166,799 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (71,803 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (897,538 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (448,769 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (71,803 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (233,360 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 1385% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (323,114 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (269,261 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 461% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (22,438 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 352% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,669 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (23,336 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (26,926 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (215,409 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 445% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (143,606 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (17,053,216 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (2,154 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (62,828 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 243% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 243% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (4,488 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (57,442 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 3149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (44,877 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,192 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (4,151 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (2,693 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (1,795 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (2,693 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (8,975 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 275% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 182% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (44,877 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (8,975 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (143,606 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 321% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (6,283 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (4,488 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (14,361 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 917% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 Franc (897,538 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (108 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (152,581 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 1048% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (53,852 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 2054% | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 291 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria
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