Cost of living in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 27% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bissau | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,239 Franc (R$ 58) | R$ 45 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,535 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 36 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,523 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.72 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,158 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,378 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,863 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 28 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 668 Franc (R$ 5.37) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 641 Franc (R$ 5.15) | R$ 6 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,017 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 47 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,287 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 356 Franc (R$ 2.86) | R$ 5.92 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 12% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bissau | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 469,559 Franc (R$ 3,770) | R$ 5,192 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 351,371 Franc (R$ 2,821) | R$ 3,478 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (R$ 482) | R$ 793 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,109 Franc (R$ 2,964) | R$ 3,784 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 241,090 Franc (R$ 1,936) | R$ 2,240 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 26,436 Franc (R$ 212) | R$ 466 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,779 Franc (R$ 183) | R$ 104 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,949 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 655 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 27 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bissau | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 271 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 255 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 487 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,070 Franc (R$ 185) | R$ 356 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bissau | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,247 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 727 Franc (R$ 5.84) | R$ 5.31 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 8% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bissau | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 56 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 305 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,788 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 920 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.96 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 69 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) is 6% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bissau | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,353 Franc (R$ 115) | R$ 134 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 80 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,333 Franc (R$ 155) | R$ 244 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 35 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,614 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,006 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 5,479 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 26,368 Franc (R$ 212) | R$ 154 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (R$ 4.96) | R$ 11 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,645 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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