Cost of living in Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155,455 Franc ($16) | $14 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc ($2.12) | $8 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,000 Franc ($4.24) | $4.34 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25,000 Franc ($2.65) | $0.87 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Franc ($1.91) | $3.01 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc ($2.12) | $4.09 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,000 Franc ($5.30) | $6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc ($8) | $3.37 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,000 Franc ($1.38) | $1.72 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,892 Franc ($1.05) | $3.24 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 Franc ($13) | $15 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,547 Franc ($1.65) | $1.92 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Franc ($1.06) | $2.07 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,300,000 Franc ($668) | $2,232 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,604 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $179 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,609 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,137 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc ($5.30) | $48 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $299 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37,500 Franc ($3.97) | $11 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $113 | - | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,926 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,801 Franc ($1.04) | $0.77 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 270,444 Franc ($29) | $80 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.98 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc ($5.30) | $3.55 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 Franc ($3.71) | $1.84 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc ($4.77) | $22 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc ($30) | $45 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550,000 Franc ($58) | $75 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.81 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Franc ($1.06) | $5.83 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $404 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9,000 Franc ($0.95) | $0.19 | + 409% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc ($1.06) | $8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51,284 prices entered by 6,488 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 24% cheaper than in United States
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