Cost of living in Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc ($8) | $17 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc ($14) | $9 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc ($1.42) | $5.07 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc ($1.70) | $0.99 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc ($3.97) | $3.33 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc ($1.42) | $4.43 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc ($2.27) | $7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.93 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc ($1.08) | $1.92 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc ($0.91) | $3.30 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc ($1.13) | $2.26 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc ($1.36) | $2.47 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc ($480) | $2,508 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,960 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc ($45) | $206 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc ($567) | $1,774 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc ($283) | $1,342 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc ($45) | $139 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc ($51) | $56 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc ($204) | $300 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc ($170) | $135 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc ($14) | $12 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc ($15) | $51 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc ($17) | $46 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc ($136) | $92 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc ($91) | $120 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 45% 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 ($10,765) | $25,474 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc ($0.91) | $1.06 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc ($40) | $77 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc ($2.83) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc ($2.62) | $4.17 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc ($1.70) | $5.50 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc ($1.13) | $4.18 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc ($1.70) | $2.05 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc ($5.67) | $25 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc ($28) | $49 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc ($5.67) | $27 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc ($91) | $83 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc ($3.97) | $13 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc ($8) | $5.19 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc ($9) | $6 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc ($0.07) | $0.17 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc ($96) | $53 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc ($34) | $9 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,144 prices entered by 2,612 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 40% cheaper than in United States
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