Cost of living in Guinea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (9,193 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 334% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (7,502 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (4,478 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (2,184 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (2,291 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (1,816 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (5,448 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (1,998 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (1,816 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (726 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,267 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (2,724 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (1,125 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (1,362,090 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (590,239 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (36,322 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (454,030 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (227,015 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (36,322 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (118,048 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 503% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (163,451 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (136,209 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (11,351 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (11,805 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (13,621 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (108,967 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (72,645 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 22% 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 (8,626,573 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (1,090 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (31,782 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (2,270 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (29,058 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (22,702 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,431 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (2,100 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (1,362 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (908 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (1,362 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (4,540 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (22,702 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (4,540 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,012 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (72,645 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (3,178 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (2,270 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (7,264 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 626% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 49,403 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (54 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (77,185 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (27,242 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 1828% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 335 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria
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