Cost of living in Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88,540 Franc ($10) | $22 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79,584 Franc ($9) | $12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc ($5.69) | $5.84 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc ($2.78) | $1.11 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc ($2.91) | $5.44 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc ($2.31) | $4.89 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc ($2.54) | $4.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc ($2.31) | $2.34 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc ($0.92) | $3.49 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Franc ($12) | $18 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,876 Franc ($2.53) | $2.94 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,292 Franc ($0.84) | $3.15 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc ($1,731) | $3,263 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc ($750) | $2,478 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc ($46) | $233 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc ($577) | $2,283 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc ($289) | $1,675 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc ($46) | $172 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc ($150) | $62 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc ($208) | $252 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc ($173) | $151 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc ($14) | $15 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc ($15) | $59 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc ($17) | $51 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc ($139) | $104 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc ($92) | $142 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc ($10,966) | $31,010 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc ($1.39) | $0.94 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc ($40) | $87 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc ($2.89) | $9 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc ($37) | $22 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc ($29) | $170 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc ($2.67) | $5.35 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc ($1.73) | $7 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc ($1.15) | $5.22 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc ($1.73) | $2.41 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc ($5.77) | $31 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc ($29) | $61 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc ($5.77) | $31 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $231 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc ($92) | $104 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc ($4.04) | $15 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc ($2.89) | $5.90 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc ($9) | $8 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 Franc ($577) | $502 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc ($0.07) | $0.54 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc ($98) | $73 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc ($35) | $11 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,346 prices entered by 1,925 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 38% cheaper than in United States
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