Cost of living in Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 92% | |||
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Food in Guinea is 92% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (руб 977) | руб 496 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (руб 797) | руб 371 | + 115% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (руб 476) | руб 197 | + 142% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (руб 232) | руб 84 | + 176% | |
12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (руб 243) | руб 117 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (руб 193) | руб 196 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (руб 579) | руб 424 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (руб 212) | руб 113 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (руб 193) | руб 50 | + 284% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (руб 77) | руб 78 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 721 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (руб 289) | руб 147 | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (руб 120) | руб 45 | + 167% | |
Housing | + 104% | |||
Housing in Guinea is 104% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (руб 144,731) | руб 85,386 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (руб 62,717) | руб 56,051 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (руб 3,859) | руб 9,152 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (руб 48,244) | руб 48,742 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (руб 24,122) | руб 29,136 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (руб 3,859) | руб 5,327 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (руб 12,543) | руб 495 | + 2432% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (руб 17,368) | руб 23,888 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (руб 14,473) | руб 10,506 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (руб 1,206) | руб 606 | + 99% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,151 | - | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Guinea is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (руб 1,254) | руб 5,595 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (руб 1,447) | руб 3,450 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (руб 11,578) | руб 7,670 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (руб 7,719) | руб 9,727 | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Guinea is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (руб 916,631) | руб 2,390,320 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (руб 116) | руб 51 | + 128% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (руб 3,377) | руб 2,294 | + 47% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (руб 241) | руб 511 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (руб 3,088) | руб 686 | + 350% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (руб 2,412) | руб 1,874 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 411 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (руб 223) | руб 259 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (руб 145) | руб 285 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (руб 96) | руб 116 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (руб 145) | руб 153 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (руб 482) | руб 827 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (руб 2,412) | руб 1,772 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (руб 482) | руб 728 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,974 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (руб 7,719) | руб 3,857 | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (руб 338) | руб 461 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (руб 241) | руб 220 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (руб 772) | руб 261 | + 196% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 71,350 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (руб 5.79) | руб 2.73 | + 112% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (руб 8,201) | руб 4,225 | + 94% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (руб 2,895) | руб 204 | + 1316% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 56% more expensive than in Russia
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