Cost of living in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

List of prices in Bissau
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 7,239 Franc
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 4,535 Franc
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 5,523 Franc
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,000 Franc
12 eggs, large 2,158 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,378 Franc
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 3,863 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,411 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 668 Franc
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 641 Franc
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 5,017 Franc
2 liters of coca-cola 1,287 Franc
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 356 Franc
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 469,559 Franc
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 351,371 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 60,000 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 369,109 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 241,090 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 26,436 Franc
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 22,779 Franc
40” flat screen tv -
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) -
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) -
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) -
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) -
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) -
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 23,070 Franc
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 727 Franc
Monthly ticket public transport -
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 2,788 Franc
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) -
4 rolls of toilet paper 920 Franc
Tube of toothpaste -
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city -
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 14,353 Franc
2 tickets to the movies -
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 19,333 Franc
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,614 Franc
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 1,006 Franc
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district 26,368 Franc
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 618 Franc
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 13, 2023

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