Cost of Living Comparison Between Conakry and Chiang Mai Cost of Living Comparison Between Conakry and Chiang Mai

😐 Solo nomad: Conakry is 62.5% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 57.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Conakry is 62.7% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 69.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Conakry
Chiang Mai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.12 GNF 44.8K
$2.03 ฿64.2
152.22%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.57 GNF 259.0K
$18.59 ฿588
59.06%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.59 GNF 92.7K
$7.48 ฿237
41.58%
Cappuccino
$3.34 GNF 29.2K
$2.00 ฿63.2
67.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.59 GNF 13.9K
$0.85 ฿26.81
87.06%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.22 GNF 10.7K
$0.35 ฿11.13
248.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.56 GNF 22.4K
$2.21 ฿70.0
15.84%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.07 GNF 35.6K
$3.76 ฿119
8.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Conakry
Chiang Mai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.13 GNF 18.7K
$1.72 ฿54.4
23.84%
White Bread (500g)
$1.30 GNF 11.4K
$1.63 ฿51.7
-20.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.46 GNF 12.8K
$1.16 ฿36.66
25.86%
Eggs
$2.98 GNF 26.1K
$1.98 ฿62.6
50.51%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$18.54 GNF 162.4K
$15.93 ฿504
16.38%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.39 GNF 55.9K
$3.17 ฿100
101.58%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.95 GNF 87.2K
$10.90 ฿345
-8.72%
Apples (1kg)
$2.77 GNF 24.3K
$2.65 ฿83.7
4.53%
Banana (1kg)
$2.51 GNF 21.9K
$1.22 ฿38.70
105.74%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.07 GNF 18.1K
$1.70 ฿53.7
21.76%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.88 GNF 25.2K
$1.59 ฿50.3
81.13%
Potato (1kg)
$1.56 GNF 13.7K
$1.32 ฿41.90
18.18%
Onion (1kg)
$1.62 GNF 14.2K
$1.17 ฿36.99
38.46%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 GNF 9,188
$0.68 ฿21.46
54.41%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.11 GNF 9,755
$0.56 ฿17.64
98.21%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.18 GNF 10.3K
$4.51 ฿143
-73.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.89 GNF 95.3K
$19.07 ฿604
-42.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.42 GNF 12.4K
$1.77 ฿56.0
-19.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.72 GNF 15.0K
$3.18 ฿101
-45.91%
🚌 Getting Around
Conakry
Chiang Mai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.42 GNF 12.4K
$0.96 ฿30.47
47.92%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.93 GNF 253.4K
$18.90 ฿598
53.07%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.58 GNF 13.8K
$1.36 ฿42.98
16.18%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.88 GNF 7,722
$1.35 ฿42.80
-34.81%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$39.10 GNF 342.5K
$8.03 ฿254
386.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.43 GNF 12.5K
$1.24 ฿39.34
15.32%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.6K GNF 285.5M
$21.2K ฿669.8K
54.00%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.0K GNF 245.4M
$21.8K ฿688.5K
28.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Conakry
Chiang Mai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$174 GNF 1.5M
$71.2 ฿2,255
143.95%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$73.8 GNF 646.4K
$14.09 ฿446
423.70%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$186 GNF 1.6M
$17.47 ฿553
965.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Conakry
Chiang Mai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$88.9 GNF 778.5K
$42.07 ฿1,332
111.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.42 GNF 205.1K
$6.88 ฿218
240.41%
Cinema Ticket
$3.99 GNF 35.0K
$5.94 ฿188
-32.83%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Conakry
Chiang Mai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$307 ฿9,728
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,484 GNF 56.8M
$14.8K ฿468.2K
-56.17%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Conakry
Chiang Mai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$19.81 GNF 173.5K
$55.7 ฿1,762
-64.42%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$25.39 GNF 222.4K
$26.79 ฿848
-5.23%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$30.03 GNF 263.0K
$83.2 ฿2,634
-63.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$51.0 GNF 446.3K
$70.1 ฿2,219
-27.33%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Conakry
Chiang Mai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$630 GNF 5.5M
$427 ฿13.5K
47.44%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$314 GNF 2.8M
$237 ฿7,504
32.43%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,787 GNF 15.7M
$802 ฿25.4K
122.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,018 GNF 8.9M
$503 ฿15.9K
102.20%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$110 GNF 963.1K
$2,061 ฿65.2K
-94.66%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,533 ฿48.5K
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Conakry
Chiang Mai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,656 GNF 14.5M
$654 ฿20.7K
153.31%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11.5
5
130.00%

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Last update for Conakry: February 28, 2026

Last update for Chiang Mai: March 1, 2026

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