Cost of living in Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (₨1,708) | ₨519 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (₨2,847) | ₨705 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (₨285) | ₨224 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (₨342) | ₨118 | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (₨797) | ₨165 | + 382% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (₨285) | ₨102 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (₨456) | ₨710 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨221 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (₨216) | ₨51 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (₨182) | ₨220 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,141 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (₨228) | ₨167 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (₨273) | ₨77 | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (₨96,583) | ₨65,360 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨44,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (₨9,112) | ₨14,918 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (₨113,896) | ₨47,849 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (₨56,948) | ₨35,800 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (₨9,112) | ₨10,123 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (₨10,251) | ₨2,270 | + 352% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (₨41,003) | ₨53,975 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (₨34,169) | ₨18,356 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (₨2,847) | ₨851 | + 235% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 22% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (₨2,961) | ₨4,868 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (₨3,417) | ₨7,670 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (₨27,335) | ₨17,357 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (₨18,223) | ₨8,106 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 7% 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 (₨2,164,033) | ₨5,697,890 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (₨182) | ₨146 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (₨7,973) | ₨4,073 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨569) | ₨237 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (₨527) | ₨575 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (₨342) | ₨371 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (₨228) | ₨352 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (₨342) | ₨116 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (₨1,139) | ₨681 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (₨5,695) | ₨2,016 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (₨1,139) | ₨1,908 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (₨18,223) | ₨4,907 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (₨797) | ₨1,025 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (₨1,708) | ₨469 | + 264% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (₨1,822) | ₨513 | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (₨14) | ₨4.02 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (₨19,362) | ₨4,729 | + 309% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (₨6,834) | ₨238 | + 2768% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 935 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan
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