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Cost of Living in Dabola

Dabola, Faranah, Guinea · Population 72,539

▼ -6% vs Guinea average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)FG2,889,600 ($336)
Couple, monthlyFG5,129,040 ($596)
Family of four, monthlyFG6,633,696 ($771)

Estimated Prices in Dabola

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantFG30,960 ($3.60)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeFG123,840 ($14.40)per meal
CappuccinoFG9,288 ($1.08)each
Monthly groceries (single person)FG701,760 ($81.60)per month
Monthly public transport passFG113,520 ($13.20)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentFG299,280 ($34.80)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)FG86,688 ($10.08)per month
Fitness club membershipFG86,688 ($10.08)per month
Cinema ticketFG22,704 ($2.64)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreFG1,186,800 ($138)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreFG825,600 ($96.00)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreFG2,476,800 ($288)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Dabola is FG1,720,000 ($200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FG2,889,600 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FG3,756,480 ($437) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FG825,600 ($96)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Dinguiraye

75 km away · Faranah

Faranah

90 km away · Faranah

Tougué

99 km away · Labé

Fogoumba

110 km away · Mamou

Mamou

113 km away · Mamou

Dalaba

124 km away · Mamou

Kouroussa

135 km away · Kankan

Labé

142 km away · Labé

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dabola expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated FG2,889,600 ($336) per month in Dabola including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Guinea.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Dabola?
A net salary of around FG3,756,480 ($437) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Dabola with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Dabola is FG1,720,000 ($200).
How much is rent in Dabola?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated FG1,186,800 ($138) per month in the city centre and FG825,600 ($96) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about FG2,476,800 ($288).
Is Dabola cheaper than Guinea on average?
Yes — Dabola is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Guinea average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
Figures for Dabola are estimates based on Guinea national averages adjusted for city size (population 72,539). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.