Cost of living in Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc ($12) | $8 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc ($1.23) | $4.25 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc ($1.48) | $0.88 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc ($3.45) | $2.94 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc ($1.23) | $4.11 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc ($1.97) | $6 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.31 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc ($0.94) | $1.67 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc ($0.79) | $3.31 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc ($0.99) | $1.99 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc ($1.18) | $2.06 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc ($418) | $2,209 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,549 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc ($39) | $178 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc ($493) | $1,530 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc ($246) | $1,115 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc ($39) | $111 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc ($44) | $50 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc ($177) | $271 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc ($148) | $128 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc ($12) | $11 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc ($13) | $47 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc ($15) | $44 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc ($118) | $87 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc ($79) | $109 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc ($9,363) | $23,548 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc ($0.79) | $0.64 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc ($34) | $74 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc ($2.46) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc ($2.28) | $3.47 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc ($1.48) | $4.93 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc ($0.99) | $3.64 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc ($1.48) | $1.82 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc ($4.93) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc ($25) | $46 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc ($4.93) | $25 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc ($79) | $79 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc ($3.45) | $12 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc ($7) | $5.05 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc ($8) | $5.83 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc ($0.06) | $0.51 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc ($84) | $50 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc ($30) | $8 | + 258% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,192 prices entered by 4,193 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guinea is 43% cheaper than in United States
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