Cost of living in Guinea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155,455 Franc (5,997 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (772 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,000 Franc (1,543 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25,000 Franc (964 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Franc (694 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (772 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,000 Franc (1,929 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc (3,086 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,000 Franc (502 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,892 Franc (382 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 Franc (4,629 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,547 Franc (600 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Franc (386 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,300,000 Franc (243,040 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 277,945 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 20,990 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 336,264 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 280,671 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 12,211 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (1,929 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 84,820 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,502 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37,500 Franc (1,447 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,198 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,494 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 14,247 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 21,849 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,801 Franc (378 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 270,444 Franc (10,433 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (2,315 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,081 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,092 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc (1,929 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 479% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 Franc (1,350 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc (1,736 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc (10,995 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,961 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550,000 Franc (21,218 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,268 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2,077 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Franc (386 ₦) | 567 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9,000 Franc (347 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 919% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 15,010 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (386 ₦) | 463 ₦ | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,121 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria
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