Cost of Living Comparison Between Guinea and China Cost of Living Comparison Between Guinea and China

😐 Solo nomad: Guinea is 91% more expensive than China without rent, and 76.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Guinea is 41.9% more expensive than China without rent, and 76.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Guinea
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.53 GNF 57.2K
$2.82 ¥19.53
131.56%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$31.25 GNF 273.7K
$23.62 ¥163
32.30%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.59 GNF 92.8K
$4.97 ¥34.40
113.08%
Cappuccino
$3.27 GNF 28.7K
$3.14 ¥21.70
4.14%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.60 GNF 14.0K
$0.44 ¥3.07
263.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17 GNF 10.2K
$0.27 ¥1.84
333.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.57 GNF 22.5K
$0.93 ¥6.41
176.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.09 GNF 35.8K
$2.08 ¥14.39
96.63%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Guinea
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.23 GNF 19.5K
$1.84 ¥12.71
21.20%
White Bread (500g)
$1.57 GNF 13.7K
$1.62 ¥11.18
-3.09%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.54 GNF 13.5K
$0.96 ¥6.63
60.42%
Eggs
$2.81 GNF 24.6K
$1.56 ¥10.78
80.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$18.67 GNF 163.5K
$13.18 ¥91.2
41.65%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.18 GNF 54.1K
$3.21 ¥22.18
92.52%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.94 GNF 87.1K
$10.89 ¥75.4
-8.72%
Apples (1kg)
$2.53 GNF 22.1K
$1.77 ¥12.22
42.94%
Banana (1kg)
$2.38 GNF 20.9K
$1.25 ¥8.65
90.40%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.61 GNF 22.8K
$1.52 ¥10.54
71.71%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.74 GNF 24.0K
$1.15 ¥7.96
138.26%
Potato (1kg)
$1.94 GNF 17.0K
$0.76 ¥5.28
155.26%
Onion (1kg)
$1.95 GNF 17.1K
$0.89 ¥6.15
119.10%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.03 GNF 9,046
$0.61 ¥4.25
68.85%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.11 GNF 9,719
$0.54 ¥3.72
105.56%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.18 GNF 10.4K
$3.38 ¥23.36
-65.09%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.05 GNF 96.8K
$11.67 ¥80.7
-5.31%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.55 GNF 13.5K
$0.78 ¥5.40
98.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 GNF 14.9K
$1.67 ¥11.55
2.40%
🚌 Getting Around
Guinea
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.45 GNF 12.7K
$0.43 ¥2.98
237.21%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.27 GNF 247.6K
$20.93 ¥145
35.07%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.59 GNF 13.9K
$1.41 ¥9.75
12.77%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.94 GNF 8,201
$0.35 ¥2.45
168.57%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$38.68 GNF 338.8K
$6.48 ¥44.84
496.91%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.38 GNF 12.1K
$1.16 ¥8.05
18.97%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.9K GNF 217.8M
$19.3K ¥133.3K
29.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.4K GNF 205.4M
$17.0K ¥117.5K
38.03%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Guinea
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$171 GNF 1.5M
$51.3 ¥355
232.88%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$74.3 GNF 651.2K
$9.84 ¥68.1
655.49%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$186 GNF 1.6M
$11.49 ¥79.5
1519.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Guinea
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$88.4 GNF 774.3K
$40.28 ¥279
119.44%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$29.26 GNF 256.3K
$14.78 ¥102
97.97%
Cinema Ticket
$3.97 GNF 34.8K
$6.41 ¥44.37
-38.07%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Guinea
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$403 ¥2,791
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,620 GNF 58.0M
$17.9K ¥123.6K
-62.95%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Guinea
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$20.31 GNF 177.9K
$45.91 ¥318
-55.76%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.93 GNF 218.4K
$32.39 ¥224
-23.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$29.49 GNF 258.3K
$71.2 ¥493
-58.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$49.80 GNF 436.2K
$74.0 ¥512
-32.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Guinea
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 GNF 5.6M
$436 ¥3,017
45.76%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$324 GNF 2.8M
$254 ¥1,755
27.59%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,925 GNF 16.9M
$900 ¥6,228
113.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,011 GNF 8.9M
$548 ¥3,792
84.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$110 GNF 959.9K
$5,140 ¥35.6K
-97.87%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$2,676 ¥18.5K
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Guinea
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,360 GNF 20.7M
$1,024 ¥7,089
130.40%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.45
4.06
132.76%

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Last update for Guinea: March 1, 2026

Last update for China: March 3, 2026

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