- Cost of Living
- Guinea
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guinea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110,000 Franc (4,388 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,990 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33,000 Franc (1,317 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16,500 Franc (658 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16,000 Franc (638 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,333 Franc (612 ₦) | 624 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,080 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc (3,192 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,000 Franc (319 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,667 Franc (465 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,371 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 374 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 374 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 2% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 327,096 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,500,000 Franc (259,315 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,010 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 234,517 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 125,903 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,128 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Franc (7,979 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 115,445 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,101 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,787 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,295 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,193 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 27,800 ₦ | - | |
| 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 (319 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (2,394 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,933 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,156 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,145 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,441 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc (1,995 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 396% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 487 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc (1,795 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc (11,370 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,209 ₦ | - | |
| 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 (21,942 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,556 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,457 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30,000 Franc (1,197 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,334 Franc (133 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,882 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (399 ₦) | 471 ₦ | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,344 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria
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