Cost of living in Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Guinea is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (₨1,155) | ₨477 | + 142% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (₨1,924) | ₨617 | + 212% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (₨192) | ₨253 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (₨231) | ₨112 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (₨539) | ₨147 | + 266% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (₨192) | ₨86 | + 123% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (₨308) | ₨736 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨147 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (₨146) | ₨52 | + 181% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨285 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨1,607 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (₨154) | ₨134 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (₨185) | ₨80 | + 130% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Guinea is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (₨65,271) | ₨65,208 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨40,062 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (₨6,158) | ₨11,662 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (₨76,972) | ₨44,902 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (₨38,486) | ₨32,659 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (₨6,158) | ₨8,932 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (₨6,927) | ₨2,577 | + 169% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (₨27,710) | ₨44,480 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (₨23,092) | ₨20,812 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (₨1,924) | ₨667 | + 188% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨518 | - | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Guinea is 25% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (₨2,001) | ₨3,054 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (₨2,309) | ₨5,408 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (₨18,473) | ₨8,399 | + 120% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (₨12,316) | ₨5,912 | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Guinea is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (₨1,462,470) | ₨2,463,580 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨107 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (₨5,388) | ₨2,108 | + 156% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨385) | ₨260 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨463 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (₨356) | ₨350 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (₨231) | ₨441 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (₨154) | ₨189 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (₨231) | ₨169 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (₨770) | ₨480 | + 61% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (₨3,849) | ₨1,790 | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (₨770) | ₨1,454 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (₨12,316) | ₨3,680 | + 235% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (₨539) | ₨850 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (₨1,155) | ₨437 | + 164% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (₨1,232) | ₨448 | + 175% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (₨9) | ₨39 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (₨13,085) | ₨4,106 | + 219% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (₨4,618) | ₨267 | + 1627% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan
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