Cost of living in Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc ($10) | $10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc ($5.75) | $5.76 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc ($2.80) | $1.08 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc ($2.94) | $4.94 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc ($2.33) | $4.68 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc ($2.56) | $4.67 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc ($2.33) | $2.49 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc ($0.93) | $3.11 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc ($3.50) | $2.77 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc ($1.44) | $2.98 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 31% 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 ($1,749) | $2,824 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc ($758) | $2,138 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc ($47) | $220 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc ($583) | $1,886 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc ($291) | $1,441 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc ($47) | $146 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc ($152) | $64 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc ($210) | $295 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc ($175) | $133 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc ($15) | $14 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc ($15) | $54 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc ($17) | $45 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc ($140) | $93 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc ($93) | $119 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 41% 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 ($11,076) | $27,943 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc ($1.40) | $1.05 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc ($41) | $79 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc ($2.91) | $8 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc ($37) | $21 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc ($29) | $140 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc ($2.70) | $4.80 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc ($1.75) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc ($1.17) | $4.72 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc ($1.75) | $2.25 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc ($5.83) | $27 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc ($29) | $55 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc ($5.83) | $28 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $203 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc ($93) | $89 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc ($4.08) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc ($2.91) | $5.21 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc ($9) | $6 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $556 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc ($0.07) | $0.21 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc ($99) | $54 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc ($35) | $10 | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,799 prices entered by 2,802 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 30% cheaper than in United States
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