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

😐 Solo nomad: Guinea is 85.9% more expensive than China without rent, and 74.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Guinea is 36% more expensive than China without rent, and 69.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Guinea
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.39 GNF 56.0K
$2.86 ¥19.51
123.43%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$30.68 GNF 269.0K
$23.89 ¥163
28.42%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.75 GNF 94.3K
$4.77 ¥32.61
125.37%
Cappuccino
$3.33 GNF 29.2K
$3.08 ¥21.02
8.12%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.59 GNF 13.9K
$0.44 ¥2.99
261.36%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.18 GNF 10.3K
$0.27 ¥1.84
337.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.54 GNF 22.2K
$0.93 ¥6.36
173.12%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.13 GNF 36.2K
$2.04 ¥13.96
102.45%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Guinea
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.21 GNF 19.4K
$1.78 ¥12.16
24.16%
White Bread (500g)
$1.55 GNF 13.6K
$1.60 ¥10.94
-3.13%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.51 GNF 13.3K
$0.98 ¥6.70
54.08%
Eggs
$2.79 GNF 24.4K
$1.55 ¥10.60
80.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$18.68 GNF 163.8K
$13.22 ¥90.3
41.30%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.09 GNF 53.4K
$3.39 ¥23.13
79.65%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.98 GNF 87.5K
$10.52 ¥71.9
-5.13%
Apples (1kg)
$2.53 GNF 22.2K
$1.84 ¥12.59
37.50%
Banana (1kg)
$2.40 GNF 21.1K
$1.30 ¥8.89
84.62%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.52 GNF 22.1K
$1.47 ¥10.03
71.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.60 GNF 22.8K
$1.15 ¥7.83
126.09%
Potato (1kg)
$1.96 GNF 17.1K
$0.72 ¥4.94
172.22%
Onion (1kg)
$1.85 GNF 16.2K
$0.94 ¥6.40
96.81%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.08 GNF 9,473
$0.61 ¥4.16
77.05%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.06 GNF 9,295
$0.53 ¥3.61
100.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.18 GNF 10.4K
$3.54 ¥24.15
-66.67%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.96 GNF 96.1K
$11.89 ¥81.2
-7.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 GNF 13.8K
$0.79 ¥5.39
98.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.76 GNF 15.5K
$1.69 ¥11.51
4.14%
🚌 Getting Around
Guinea
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.40 GNF 12.3K
$0.44 ¥2.98
218.18%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.69 GNF 251.6K
$20.98 ¥143
36.75%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.52 GNF 13.3K
$1.38 ¥9.39
10.14%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.88 GNF 7,674
$0.35 ¥2.40
151.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$39.37 GNF 345.2K
$6.75 ¥46.13
483.26%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.35 GNF 11.8K
$1.16 ¥7.93
16.38%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.9K GNF 218.1M
$19.7K ¥134.8K
25.99%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.7K GNF 207.8M
$16.9K ¥115.8K
39.80%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Guinea
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$176 GNF 1.5M
$50.3 ¥344
250.40%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$74.9 GNF 657.1K
$10.04 ¥68.5
646.41%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$183 GNF 1.6M
$11.39 ¥77.8
1506.41%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Guinea
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$89.6 GNF 785.7K
$40.16 ¥274
123.11%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$29.38 GNF 257.6K
$14.68 ¥100
100.14%
Cinema Ticket
$3.95 GNF 34.7K
$6.21 ¥42.39
-36.39%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Guinea
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$402 ¥2,746
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,600 GNF 57.9M
$17.4K ¥119.1K
-62.15%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Guinea
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$19.80 GNF 173.6K
$46.39 ¥317
-57.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.65 GNF 216.1K
$32.60 ¥223
-24.39%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$30.01 GNF 263.2K
$71.3 ¥487
-57.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.9 GNF 446.1K
$74.8 ¥511
-31.97%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Guinea
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$634 GNF 5.6M
$429 ¥2,931
47.70%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$319 GNF 2.8M
$261 ¥1,783
22.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,900 GNF 16.7M
$915 ¥6,253
107.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,036 GNF 9.1M
$545 ¥3,725
90.04%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$108 GNF 945.6K
$5,127 ¥35.0K
-97.90%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$2,614 ¥17.9K
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Guinea
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,348 GNF 20.6M
$1,061 ¥7,244
121.42%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.45
4.06
132.76%

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Last update for Guinea: April 13, 2026

Last update for China: April 12, 2026

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