Cost of living in Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 60% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88,540 Franc (руб 844) | руб 537 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79,584 Franc (руб 759) | руб 357 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (руб 470) | руб 199 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (руб 229) | руб 87 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (руб 240) | руб 143 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (руб 191) | руб 226 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (руб 572) | руб 435 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (руб 210) | руб 131 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (руб 191) | руб 55 | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (руб 76) | руб 87 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Franc (руб 953) | руб 729 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,876 Franc (руб 209) | руб 167 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,292 Franc (руб 70) | руб 45 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 93% 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 142,967) | руб 108,612 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (руб 61,952) | руб 58,529 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (руб 3,812) | руб 8,064 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (руб 47,656) | руб 54,731 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (руб 23,828) | руб 33,269 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (руб 3,812) | руб 5,365 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (руб 12,390) | руб 955 | + 1197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (руб 17,156) | руб 21,598 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (руб 14,297) | руб 7,518 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (руб 1,191) | руб 548 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 763 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 48% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (руб 1,239) | руб 6,829 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (руб 1,430) | руб 3,368 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (руб 11,437) | руб 7,728 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (руб 7,625) | руб 9,144 | - 17% | |
| 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 905,456) | руб 2,729,180 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (руб 114) | руб 56 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (руб 3,336) | руб 2,159 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (руб 238) | руб 251 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (руб 3,050) | руб 549 | + 456% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (руб 2,383) | руб 1,878 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 347 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (руб 220) | руб 222 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (руб 143) | руб 181 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (руб 95) | руб 123 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (руб 143) | руб 128 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (руб 477) | руб 559 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 102% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (руб 2,383) | руб 1,534 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (руб 477) | руб 654 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (руб 7,625) | руб 3,180 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (руб 334) | руб 502 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (руб 238) | руб 192 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (руб 762) | руб 228 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 Franc (руб 47,656) | руб 51,956 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (руб 5.72) | руб 4.26 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (руб 8,101) | руб 3,278 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (руб 2,859) | руб 202 | + 1317% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,879 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 57% more expensive than in Russia
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