Cost of living in Guinea compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Guinea is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Guinea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88,540 Franc (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79,584 Franc (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (£4.55) | £4.35 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (£2.22) | £1.17 | + 90% | |
12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (£2.33) | £3.63 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (£1.85) | £2.26 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (£5.54) | £5.16 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (£2.03) | £2.15 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (£1.85) | £0.90 | + 106% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (£0.74) | £2.16 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Franc (£9) | £10 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,876 Franc (£2.02) | £2.37 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,292 Franc (£0.67) | £1.05 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Guinea is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Guinea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (£1,385) | £1,965 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (£600) | £1,627 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (£37) | £239 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (£462) | £1,786 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (£231) | £1,133 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (£37) | £201 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (£120) | £26 | + 353% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (£166) | £350 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (£139) | £87 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (£12) | £6 | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £16 | - | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Guinea is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Guinea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (£12) | £73 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (£14) | £32 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (£111) | £80 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (£74) | £78 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Guinea is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Guinea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (£8,774) | £25,779 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (£1.11) | £1.46 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (£32) | £87 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Guinea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (£2.31) | £4.75 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (£30) | £8 | + 273% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (£23) | £75 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £4.58 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (£2.14) | £2.02 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (£1.39) | £4.11 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (£0.92) | £2.36 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (£1.39) | £1.77 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (£4.62) | £15 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Guinea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (£23) | £40 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (£4.62) | £20 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £133 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (£74) | £67 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (£3.23) | £11 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (£2.31) | £3.80 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (£7) | £5.68 | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 Franc (£462) | £521 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (£0.06) | £0.28 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (£79) | £35 | + 127% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (£28) | £13 | + 108% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,947 prices entered by 658 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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