Guinea vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost of Living Summary

Guinea is 0.3% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.

Restaurants
pay 13.3% less in Guinea
Groceries
pay 52.2% more in Guinea
Transportation
pay 51.5% less in Guinea
Housing
pay 14.1% less in Guinea
Entertainment and Sports
pay 89.9% more in Guinea
Clothing
pay 65.0% less in Guinea

The cost of entertainment and sports and groceries in Guinea are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including clothing, transportation, housing, and restaurants are lower in Guinea. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in Guinea.

Guinea vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Guinea instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:

pay 13.3% less for restaurants

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Guinea
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $11.50
 
$5.00
GNF43,829
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$7.50
 
$10.77
GNF94,447
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $1.25
 
$1.62
GNF14,200

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pay 52.2% more for groceries

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Guinea
Bread
1 loaf
$3.35
 
$1.32
GNF11,578
Local cheese (8 oz) $3.50
 
$9.28
GNF81,339
Milk (1 gallon) $1.00
 
$8.22
GNF72,024

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pay 51.5% less for transportation

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Guinea
Gasoline (1 gallon) $14.01
 
$5.26
GNF46,119
Monthly public transit pass ?? $28.49
GNF250K
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) ?? $33,000.00
GNF289M

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pay 14.1% less for housing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Guinea
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$198.00
 
$185.16
GNF2M
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $900.00
 
$630.52
GNF6M
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $621.67
 
$317.99
GNF3M

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pay (unknown) more for childcare

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Guinea
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $170.00
 
??
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ?? $6,362.45
GNF56M

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pay 89.9% more for entertainment and sports

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Guinea
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) ?? $2.50
GNF21,914
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.00
 
$3.32
GNF29,061
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$9.00
 
$1.16
GNF10,190

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pay 65.0% less for clothing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Guinea
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$80.00
 
$20.00
GNF175K
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$68.00
 
$25.00
GNF219K
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$110.00
 
$30.00
GNF263K

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