Cost of living in Guinea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (3,541 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (5,902 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (590 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (708 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (1,653 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (590 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (944 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,236 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (449 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (378 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,640 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (472 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (567 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (200,193 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 344,756 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (18,886 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (236,081 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (118,040 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (18,886 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (21,247 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (84,989 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (70,824 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (5,902 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (6,138 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (7,082 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (56,659 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (37,773 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 33% 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 (4,485,538 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (378 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (16,526 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (1,180 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (1,092 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (708 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (472 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (708 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (2,361 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (11,804 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (2,361 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (37,773 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 283% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (1,653 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (3,541 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 494% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (3,777 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 552% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (28 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (40,134 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (14,165 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 2581% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 277 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria
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