Cost of living in Guinea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (2,817 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (4,695 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (469 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (563 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (1,315 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (469 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (751 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 847 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (357 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (300 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,826 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (376 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (451 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (159,249 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 169,522 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (15,024 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (187,796 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (93,898 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (15,024 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (16,902 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (67,607 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (56,339 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (4,695 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 267% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (4,883 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (5,634 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (45,071 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (30,047 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (3,568,130 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (300 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (13,146 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (939 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,343 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,181 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (869 ₦) | 902 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (563 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (376 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (563 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (1,878 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (9,390 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (1,878 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (30,047 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (1,315 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (2,817 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (3,005 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 488% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (23 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (31,925 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (11,268 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 1983% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
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 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria
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