- Cost of Living
- Guinea
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guinea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110,000 Franc (4,375 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 2,113 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33,000 Franc (1,312 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16,500 Franc (656 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16,000 Franc (636 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,333 Franc (610 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,189 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc (3,182 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,000 Franc (318 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,667 Franc (464 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,387 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 373 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 375 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 2% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 371,518 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,500,000 Franc (258,501 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 28,635 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 204,970 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 107,913 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 18,994 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Franc (7,954 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 119,290 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 33,500 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,142 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,845 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,919 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,566 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (318 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 11,277 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (2,386 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,740 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,626 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,106 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,336 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc (1,988 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 409% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 478 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc (1,790 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc (11,334 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,246 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550,000 Franc (21,873 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,655 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,656 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30,000 Franc (1,193 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9,000 Franc (358 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 479% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,751 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (398 ₦) | 473 ₦ | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,313 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria
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