Cost of living in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 43% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 49% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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| Bissau | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,239 Franc (1,605 kr) | 3,482 kr | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,535 Franc (1,006 kr) | 2,721 kr | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,523 Franc (1,225 kr) | 1,217 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (222 kr) | 219 kr | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,158 Franc (479 kr) | 857 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,378 Franc (306 kr) | 625 kr | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,863 Franc (857 kr) | 1,184 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc (313 kr) | 313 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 668 Franc (148 kr) | 400 kr | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 641 Franc (142 kr) | 466 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,017 Franc (1,113 kr) | 3,894 kr | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,287 Franc (285 kr) | 314 kr | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 356 Franc (79 kr) | 390 kr | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 56% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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| Bissau | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 469,559 Franc (104,136 kr) | 323,623 kr | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 351,371 Franc (77,925 kr) | 273,393 kr | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (13,306 kr) | 19,861 kr | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,109 Franc (81,859 kr) | 224,920 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 241,090 Franc (53,468 kr) | 163,338 kr | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 26,436 Franc (5,863 kr) | 20,214 kr | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,779 Franc (5,052 kr) | 7,060 kr | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 91,003 kr | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,156 kr | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,012 kr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 5,653 kr | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 18% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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| Bissau | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 16,877 kr | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 9,202 kr | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 26,198 kr | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,070 Franc (5,116 kr) | 31,450 kr | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 15% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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| Bissau | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,490,880 kr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 727 Franc (161 kr) | 313 kr | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 9,768 kr | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 8,617 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 14% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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| Bissau | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,482 kr | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,067 kr | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,216 kr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 687 kr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,788 Franc (618 kr) | 679 kr | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 775 kr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 920 Franc (204 kr) | 655 kr | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 424 kr | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 5,964 kr | - | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 49% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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| Bissau | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,353 Franc (3,183 kr) | 8,816 kr | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,314 kr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,356 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,333 Franc (4,288 kr) | 19,517 kr | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,619 kr | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,614 Franc (358 kr) | 669 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,006 Franc (223 kr) | 1,342 kr | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 106,076 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 57 kr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 26,368 Franc (5,848 kr) | 9,862 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (137 kr) | 1,684 kr | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 169 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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