Cost of living in Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88,540 Franc (₨2,898) | ₨916 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79,584 Franc (₨2,605) | ₨1,082 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (₨1,614) | ₨533 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (₨787) | ₨232 | + 239% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (₨826) | ₨323 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (₨655) | ₨165 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (₨1,964) | ₨836 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (₨720) | ₨279 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (₨655) | ₨114 | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (₨262) | ₨391 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Franc (₨3,273) | ₨2,624 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,876 Franc (₨716) | ₨209 | + 243% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,292 Franc (₨239) | ₨144 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (₨490,961) | ₨137,741 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (₨212,750) | ₨58,708 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (₨13,092) | ₨21,580 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (₨163,654) | ₨79,067 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (₨81,827) | ₨35,699 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (₨13,092) | ₨17,044 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (₨42,550) | ₨2,308 | + 1744% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (₨58,915) | ₨58,431 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (₨49,096) | ₨29,384 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (₨4,091) | ₨1,281 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨625 | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (₨4,255) | ₨4,832 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (₨4,910) | ₨9,004 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (₨39,277) | ₨13,089 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (₨26,185) | ₨13,255 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (₨3,109,421) | ₨2,800,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (₨393) | ₨272 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (₨11,456) | ₨4,030 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨818) | ₨230 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (₨10,474) | ₨838 | + 1150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (₨8,183) | ₨3,307 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (₨757) | ₨649 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (₨491) | ₨557 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (₨327) | ₨396 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (₨491) | ₨217 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (₨1,637) | ₨495 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (₨8,183) | ₨3,859 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (₨1,637) | ₨1,827 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (₨26,185) | ₨8,435 | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (₨1,146) | ₨2,877 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (₨818) | ₨566 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (₨2,618) | ₨979 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 Franc (₨163,654) | ₨149,999 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (₨20) | ₨255 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (₨27,821) | ₨5,226 | + 432% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (₨9,819) | ₨637 | + 1440% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 465 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan
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