- Cost of Living
- Guinea
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110,000 Franc (₨1,682) | ₨561 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨654 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33,000 Franc (₨505) | ₨222 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16,500 Franc (₨252) | ₨108 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16,000 Franc (₨245) | ₨122 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,333 Franc (₨234) | ₨81 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨601 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc (₨1,223) | ₨157 | + 678% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,000 Franc (₨122) | ₨40 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,667 Franc (₨178) | ₨283 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,980 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨57 | - | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨55,913 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,500,000 Franc (₨99,382) | ₨35,841 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,271 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨45,604 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨28,662 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨7,054 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Franc (₨3,058) | ₨2,745 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨41,233 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,254 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨504 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,031 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,511 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,906 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,587 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,399 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,201,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (₨122) | ₨92 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,619 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨917) | ₨241 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨774 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,396 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨458 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨326 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨361 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc (₨764) | ₨156 | + 390% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨111 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc (₨688) | ₨585 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc (₨4,358) | ₨1,463 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,197 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550,000 Franc (₨8,409) | ₨3,261 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,228 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30,000 Franc (₨459) | ₨548 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,507 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9,000 Franc (₨138) | ₨50 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,895 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (₨153) | ₨275 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,339 prices entered by 543 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01529
PKR
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Cost of living in Guinea is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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