Cost of living in Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155,455 Franc (₨2,546) | ₨609 | + 318% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (₨328) | ₨658 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,000 Franc (₨655) | ₨250 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25,000 Franc (₨409) | ₨111 | + 270% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Franc (₨295) | ₨122 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (₨328) | ₨116 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,000 Franc (₨819) | ₨513 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc (₨1,310) | ₨182 | + 621% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,000 Franc (₨213) | ₨47 | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,892 Franc (₨162) | ₨366 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 Franc (₨1,965) | ₨2,635 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,547 Franc (₨255) | ₨127 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Franc (₨164) | ₨56 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,300,000 Franc (₨103,163) | ₨56,028 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨37,189 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨9,197 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨50,256 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨30,769 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨8,410 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (₨819) | ₨2,495 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨40,044 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,962 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37,500 Franc (₨614) | ₨600 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,116 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,603 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,737 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,639 | - | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,997,080 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,801 Franc (₨160) | ₨112 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 270,444 Franc (₨4,429) | ₨1,909 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨983) | ₨311 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨401 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨303 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨309 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc (₨819) | ₨189 | + 333% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 Franc (₨573) | ₨133 | + 332% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc (₨737) | ₨394 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc (₨4,667) | ₨1,486 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,191 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,713 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550,000 Franc (₨9,006) | ₨3,615 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨885 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨325 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Franc (₨164) | ₨393 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9,000 Franc (₨147) | ₨4.62 | + 3087% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,249 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (₨164) | ₨216 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,064 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan
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