Cost of living in Conakry is 41% higher than in Benin (without rent).
Rent in Conakry is 201% more expensive than in Benin.
Cost of living including rent in Conakry is 92% higher than in Benin.
Food in Conakry is 55% more expensive than in Benin.
Transport in Conakry is 7% cheaper than in Benin.
| Conakry | Benin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Conakry | Benin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.07 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.2 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.27 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.23 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.33 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.6 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.03 $ | 1.27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.1 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.96 $ | 18.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.1 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.44 $ | 2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.96 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.43 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.1 $ | 0.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.9 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
87.2 $ | 28.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 307 $ | 109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 961 $ | 244 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 569 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,042 $ | 338 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 281 $ | 525 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 403 $ | 879 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,758 $ | 106 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.01 % | 16.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.3 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.05 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Haircut | 7.21 $ | 1.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.1 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.2 $ | 21.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,511 $ | 82.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,431 $ | 2,313 $ |