Moving to Guinea from Turkey

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Turkey to Guinea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Turkey to Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Conakry averages 88°F vs 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Turkey to Guinea.

Living there in 2020
32 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Turkey live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

Top countries of origin for Guinea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea compared to Turkey.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
GN
37.4

Turkey performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TR
$1,769
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
GN
0.2

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TR
39.0
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
GN
0.4t

Turkey generally does better on environment, though Guinea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TR
22.3
GN
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
43.4%
GN
1.4%

Turkey generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TR
9.4%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
GN
$4,000

Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TR
76.2 yrs
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
GN
49.6

Turkey performs better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ankara Conakry
Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Ankara Conakry
Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey and Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guinea's immigration authority.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkey passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.
Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guinea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Turkey.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Turkey performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Turkey?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 21.7 in Turkey. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

What's the weather like in Guinea compared to Turkey?

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

The official language in Guinea is French. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR GN
Population 83,047,706 13,237,832
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages Turkish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +90 +224
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112