Cost of living in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 13% cheaper than in Dakar (Senegal)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 11% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Bissau | Dakar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,239 Franc | 6,612 Franc | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,535 Franc | 5,158 Franc | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,523 Franc | 3,167 Franc | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc | 1,339 Franc | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,158 Franc | 1,261 Franc | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,378 Franc | 1,154 Franc | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,863 Franc | 4,148 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc | 1,710 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 668 Franc | 722 Franc | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 641 Franc | 577 Franc | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,017 Franc | 5,939 Franc | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,287 Franc | 1,330 Franc | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 356 Franc | 455 Franc | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 37% cheaper than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Bissau | Dakar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 469,559 Franc | 1,279,310 Franc | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 351,371 Franc | 691,892 Franc | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc | 109,422 Franc | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,109 Franc | 500,598 Franc | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 241,090 Franc | 311,645 Franc | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 26,436 Franc | 43,987 Franc | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,779 Franc | 22,364 Franc | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 265,198 Franc | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 75,809 Franc | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,454 Franc | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,999 Franc | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 6% cheaper than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Bissau | Dakar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 37,244 Franc | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 26,206 Franc | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 51,542 Franc | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,070 Franc | 57,520 Franc | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is about the same as in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Bissau | Dakar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 14,716,200 Franc | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 727 Franc | 790 Franc | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 11,004 Franc | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,766 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 7% cheaper than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Bissau | Dakar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,473 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,791 Franc | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 22,829 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 3,136 Franc | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,788 Franc | 3,096 Franc | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,021 Franc | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 920 Franc | 1,704 Franc | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,221 Franc | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 7,737 Franc | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 13% cheaper than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Bissau | Dakar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,353 Franc | 16,061 Franc | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 8,923 Franc | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 26,250 Franc | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,333 Franc | 31,757 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 4,665 Franc | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,614 Franc | 2,215 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,006 Franc | 1,815 Franc | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 470,995 Franc | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 71 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 26,368 Franc | 32,063 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc | 829 Franc | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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