Cost of Living Comparison Between Guinea and South Africa Cost of Living Comparison Between Guinea and South Africa

😐 Solo nomad: Guinea is 51.1% more expensive than South Africa without rent, and 30.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Guinea is 32.3% more expensive than South Africa without rent, and 34% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.32 GNF 54.6K
$9.05 R 161
-30.17%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$31.24 GNF 269.6K
$38.84 R 691
-19.57%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.57 GNF 91.2K
$4.9 R 87.1
115.71%
Cappuccino
$3.27 GNF 28.2K
$1.98 R 35.28
65.15%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.63 GNF 14.1K
$0.96 R 17.06
69.79%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17 GNF 10.1K
$0.75 R 13.31
56.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.53 GNF 21.9K
$2.18 R 38.72
16.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.03 GNF 34.8K
$2.54 R 45.1
58.66%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.13 GNF 18.4K
$1.1 R 19.58
93.64%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 GNF 12.9K
$1.03 R 18.32
44.66%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.48 GNF 12.7K
$1.56 R 27.71
-5.13%
Eggs
$2.73 GNF 23.5K
$2.25 R 39.93
21.33%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$18.26 GNF 157.6K
$7.67 R 136
138.07%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.39 GNF 55.2K
$4.62 R 82.2
38.31%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.85 GNF 85K
$6.86 R 122
43.59%
Apples (1kg)
$2.52 GNF 21.7K
$1.58 R 28.02
59.49%
Banana (1kg)
$2.38 GNF 20.5K
$1.42 R 25.3
67.61%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.6 GNF 22.4K
$1.44 R 25.58
80.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.63 GNF 22.7K
$1.49 R 26.5
76.51%
Potato (1kg)
$1.95 GNF 16.9K
$1.25 R 22.16
56.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.89 GNF 16.3K
$1.34 R 23.81
41.04%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.03 GNF 8,882
$1.09 R 19.31
-5.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.07 GNF 9,231
$0.96 R 17.15
11.46%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.13 GNF 9,771
$2.9 R 51.6
-61.03%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.05 GNF 95.4K
$5.07 R 90.3
117.95%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.55 GNF 13.4K
$1.38 R 24.49
12.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.78 GNF 15.4K
$1.68 R 29.79
5.95%
🚌 Getting Around
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.44 GNF 12.5K
$1.71 R 30.47
-15.79%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.01 GNF 250.4K
$45.01 R 801
-35.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.57 GNF 13.5K
$1.1 R 19.61
42.73%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.87 GNF 7,549
$1.09 R 19.41
-20.18%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$38.33 GNF 330.8K
$4.8 R 85.3
698.54%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.41 GNF 12.1K
$1.31 R 23.23
7.63%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.1K GNF 216.4M
$21K R 374.2K
19.21%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.3K GNF 201.3M
$23.7K R 421.3K
-1.53%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$175 GNF 1.5M
$113 R 2,009
54.58%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$76.6 GNF 661.4K
$33.11 R 589
131.47%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$183 GNF 1.6M
$41.49 R 738
340.71%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$89 GNF 768.4K
$31.69 R 564
180.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$28.7 GNF 247.7K
$9.45 R 168
203.70%
Cinema Ticket
$4.02 GNF 34.7K
$6.7 R 119
-40.00%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$186 R 3,303
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,472 GNF 55.9M
$4,336 R 77.1K
49.26%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$19.78 GNF 170.7K
$48.56 R 864
-59.27%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.77 GNF 213.8K
$30.74 R 547
-19.42%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$30.5 GNF 263.2K
$92 R 1,636
-66.85%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$49.49 GNF 427.1K
$79.6 R 1,415
-37.80%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$643 GNF 5.5M
$442 R 7,860
45.40%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$315 GNF 2.7M
$370 R 6,579
-14.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,856 GNF 16M
$880 R 15.7K
110.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,018 GNF 8.8M
$724 R 12.9K
40.67%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$166 GNF 1.4M
$1,021 R 18.2K
-83.78%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$803 R 14.3K
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,343 GNF 20.2M
$1,406 R 25K
66.61%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.45
11.55
-18.18%

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Last update for Guinea: October 29, 2025

Last update for South Africa: October 29, 2025

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