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

😐 Solo nomad: Guinea is 67.9% more expensive than South Africa without rent, and 24.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Guinea is 16.5% more expensive than South Africa without rent, and 35% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.39 GNF 55.9K
$8.84 R 145
-27.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$31.52 GNF 275.8K
$38.50 R 631
-18.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.73 GNF 93.9K
$5.07 R 83.2
111.64%
Cappuccino
$3.26 GNF 28.5K
$2.04 R 33.40
59.80%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 GNF 14.5K
$1.04 R 17.02
58.65%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.23 GNF 10.8K
$0.74 R 12.08
66.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.47 GNF 21.6K
$2.31 R 37.83
6.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.94 GNF 34.5K
$2.47 R 40.57
59.51%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.15 GNF 18.8K
$1.07 R 17.55
100.93%
White Bread (500g)
$1.50 GNF 13.1K
$1.01 R 16.51
48.51%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.47 GNF 12.9K
$1.57 R 25.79
-6.37%
Eggs
$2.85 GNF 25.0K
$2.33 R 38.26
22.32%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$18.26 GNF 159.8K
$7.68 R 126
137.76%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.20 GNF 54.2K
$4.47 R 73.4
38.70%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.92 GNF 86.8K
$6.60 R 108
50.30%
Apples (1kg)
$2.41 GNF 21.1K
$1.56 R 25.55
54.49%
Banana (1kg)
$2.38 GNF 20.8K
$1.45 R 23.80
64.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.52 GNF 22.1K
$1.51 R 24.79
66.89%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.63 GNF 23.0K
$1.49 R 24.39
76.51%
Potato (1kg)
$1.93 GNF 16.9K
$1.21 R 19.91
59.50%
Onion (1kg)
$1.87 GNF 16.4K
$1.33 R 21.80
40.60%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.08 GNF 9,452
$1.08 R 17.70
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.10 GNF 9,624
$0.94 R 15.34
17.02%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.18 GNF 10.3K
$2.85 R 46.74
-58.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.83 GNF 94.8K
$4.89 R 80.3
121.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.60 GNF 14.0K
$1.38 R 22.64
15.94%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.80 GNF 15.8K
$1.69 R 27.65
6.51%
🚌 Getting Around
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.47 GNF 12.9K
$1.73 R 28.33
-15.03%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.06 GNF 245.5K
$45.33 R 743
-38.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.59 GNF 13.9K
$1.10 R 18.01
44.55%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.95 GNF 8,317
$1.10 R 18.03
-13.64%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$39.75 GNF 347.9K
$4.69 R 76.9
747.55%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.42 GNF 12.4K
$1.30 R 21.32
9.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.8K GNF 225.4M
$20.6K R 337.3K
25.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.3K GNF 203.9M
$24.2K R 396.4K
-3.63%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 GNF 1.5M
$110 R 1,811
55.33%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$75.8 GNF 663.6K
$32.07 R 526
136.42%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$184 GNF 1.6M
$40.81 R 669
351.31%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$89.7 GNF 784.9K
$31.33 R 514
186.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$28.64 GNF 250.6K
$9.44 R 155
203.39%
Cinema Ticket
$3.93 GNF 34.4K
$6.90 R 113
-43.04%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$187 R 3,074
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,626 GNF 58.0M
$4,385 R 71.9K
51.11%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$19.87 GNF 173.9K
$49.70 R 815
-60.02%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$25.04 GNF 219.1K
$31.23 R 512
-19.82%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$29.44 GNF 257.7K
$93.0 R 1,526
-68.36%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$49.31 GNF 431.5K
$79.7 R 1,307
-38.11%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$641 GNF 5.6M
$443 R 7,265
44.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$313 GNF 2.7M
$369 R 6,048
-15.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,881 GNF 16.5M
$890 R 14.6K
111.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,037 GNF 9.1M
$724 R 11.9K
43.14%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$166 GNF 1.5M
$1,125 R 18.5K
-85.22%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$823 R 13.5K
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Guinea
South Africa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,345 GNF 20.5M
$1,486 R 24.4K
57.76%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.45
11.55
-18.18%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Guinea: January 11, 2026

Last update for South Africa: January 12, 2026

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