Cost of living in Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in Guinea is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (₨3,343) | ₨972 | + 244% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (₨2,728) | ₨1,004 | + 172% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (₨1,628) | ₨365 | + 345% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (₨794) | ₨175 | + 354% | |
12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (₨833) | ₨282 | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (₨660) | ₨255 | + 159% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (₨1,981) | ₨1,139 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (₨726) | ₨290 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (₨660) | ₨117 | + 464% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (₨264) | ₨549 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,784 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (₨991) | ₨289 | + 243% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (₨409) | ₨191 | + 114% | |
Housing | + 268% | |||
Housing in Guinea is 268% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (₨495,288) | ₨115,670 | + 328% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (₨214,625) | ₨70,950 | + 203% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (₨13,208) | ₨25,995 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (₨165,096) | ₨59,502 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (₨82,548) | ₨50,821 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (₨13,208) | ₨20,152 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (₨42,925) | ₨2,097 | + 1947% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (₨59,435) | ₨71,636 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (₨49,529) | ₨23,262 | + 113% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (₨4,127) | ₨1,718 | + 140% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Guinea is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (₨4,292) | ₨3,426 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (₨4,953) | ₨6,254 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (₨39,623) | ₨13,199 | + 200% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (₨26,415) | ₨8,569 | + 208% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Guinea is 58% 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 (₨3,136,826) | ₨4,456,060 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (₨396) | ₨270 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (₨11,557) | ₨4,626 | + 150% | |
Personal Care | + 97% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨825) | ₨1,015 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (₨10,566) | ₨1,391 | + 660% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (₨8,255) | ₨3,667 | + 125% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (₨764) | ₨922 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (₨495) | ₨736 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (₨330) | ₨249 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (₨495) | ₨242 | + 105% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (₨1,651) | ₨860 | + 92% | |
Entertainment | + 177% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (₨8,255) | ₨3,545 | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (₨1,651) | ₨2,089 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (₨26,415) | ₨7,109 | + 272% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (₨1,156) | ₨880 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (₨825) | ₨669 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (₨2,642) | ₨659 | + 301% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (₨20) | ₨3.79 | + 422% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (₨28,066) | ₨3,764 | + 646% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (₨9,906) | ₨415 | + 2284% | |
TOTAL | + 142% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan
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