Travel budget and cost of living in Guinea how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Guinea
Guinea: calculate your travel budget
Guinea: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Guinea for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 119 for 2 ppl.
- $ 8.6 per person
- $ 3.8 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 2004* (18988270 GNF)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 118 for 2 ppl.
- $ 23 per person
- $ 3.7 per person
- $ 2.2 per person
Total budget:
$ 2452* (23232020 GNF)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 162 for 2 ppl.
- $ 33 per person
- $ 3.9 per person
- $ 4.3 per person
Total budget:
$ 3396* (32180820 GNF)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Guinea in 2020
Cost of living: Guinea VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Guinea in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Guinea by expense type
Guinea: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Guinea is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 3/person
( $ 3)
( $ 3)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 13 to $ 18)
($ 13 to $ 18)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 8.6/person
($ 7 to $ 10.2)
($ 7 to $ 10.2)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
( $ 5)
( $ 5)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 5 for 330ml
( $ 5)
( $ 5)
69% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 5)
($ 2.9 to $ 5)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 1.9/can
($ 1 to $ 2.9)
($ 1 to $ 2.9)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 2.9/bottle
( $ 2.9)
( $ 2.9)
81% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Guinea: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Guinea is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 91 to $ 210)
($ 91 to $ 210)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 113/night
($ 78 to $ 145)
($ 78 to $ 145)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 211/night
($ 180 to $ 247)
($ 180 to $ 247)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 294/night
($ 243 to $ 364)
($ 243 to $ 364)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Room with kitchen
$ 122/month
($ 122 to $ 122)
($ 122 to $ 122)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 189/month
($ 103 to $ 279)
($ 103 to $ 279)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 70/month
($ 59 to $ 81)
($ 59 to $ 81)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 444/month
($ 251 to $ 678)
($ 251 to $ 678)
155% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Guinea: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Guinea costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2/litre
( $ 2)
( $ 2)
135% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 0.5/500g
( $ 0.5)
( $ 0.5)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 0.7/kg
( $ 0.7)
( $ 0.7)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 4.1/12 eggs
( $ 4.1)
( $ 4.1)
69% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 22/kg
( $ 22)
( $ 22)
87% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 4.4/kg
( $ 4.4)
( $ 4.4)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 3/kg
( $ 3)
( $ 3)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Oranges
$ 1/kg
( $ 1)
( $ 1)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
( $ 1)
( $ 1)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
( $ 1.6)
( $ 1.6)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 2/salad
( $ 2)
( $ 2)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Water bottle
$ 1
( $ 1)
( $ 1)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 5/kg
( $ 5)
( $ 5)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Guinea: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Guinea is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1/ticket
( $ 1)
( $ 1)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bus pass
$ 16/month
( $ 16)
( $ 16)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75Taxi (per km)
$ 0.1/km
( $ 0.1)
( $ 0.1)
94% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 3.9/litre
( $ 3.9)
( $ 3.9)
455% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
( $ 0.5)
( $ 0.5)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Guinea: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Guinea costs 66% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 32/month
( $ 32)
( $ 32)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Mobile phone
$ 0/min.
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 69/month
($ 66 to $ 71)
($ 66 to $ 71)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 456/month
($ 202 to $ 708)
($ 202 to $ 708)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 177/month
($ 152 to $ 202)
($ 152 to $ 202)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112Flat (centre)
$ 758/month
($ 606 to $ 910)
($ 606 to $ 910)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230Flat (suburbs)
$ 758/month
($ 506 to $ 1010)
($ 506 to $ 1010)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762Gym
$ 10.2/month
( $ 10.2)
( $ 10.2)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 10.2/month
( $ 10.2)
( $ 10.2)
98% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964Guinea: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Guinea costs 58% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 2.2/ticket
( $ 2.2)
( $ 2.2)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 10.5/hr
( $ 10.5)
( $ 10.5)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Guinea: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Guinea costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 1.6/pack
($ 1.1 to $ 3)
($ 1.1 to $ 3)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 21
( $ 21)
( $ 21)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 32
( $ 32)
( $ 32)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Trainers
$ 52
( $ 52)
( $ 52)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 52
( $ 52)
( $ 52)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100Plane ticket budget
London → Conakry
$ 722
(fair price: $ 585)
(fair price: $ 585)
New York City → Conakry
$ 1026
(fair price: $ 825)
(fair price: $ 825)
Montreal → Conakry
$ 1058
(fair price: $ 910)
(fair price: $ 910)
Manchester → Conakry
$ 839
(fair price: $ 645)
(fair price: $ 645)
Toronto (Ontario) → Conakry
$ 1134
(fair price: $ 913)
(fair price: $ 913)
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About the information on the cost of living in Guinea
The information about the cost of living in Guinea shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Guinea updated on 20-09-2020.