Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,426) | Taka 270 | + 800% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc (Taka 1,719) | Taka 530 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (Taka 1,213) | Taka 216 | + 463% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Taka 202) | Taka 90 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc (Taka 890) | Taka 152 | + 485% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 202) | Taka 87 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (Taka 202) | Taka 475 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (Taka 364) | Taka 301 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (Taka 162) | Taka 55 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Taka 101) | Taka 427 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc (Taka 1,112) | Taka 1,429 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Taka 404) | Taka 137 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Taka 101) | Taka 73 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,000 Franc (Taka 90,987) | Taka 39,784 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 60,658) | Taka 22,029 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Taka 12,132) | Taka 3,945 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (Taka 83,632) | Taka 75,922 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 60,658) | Taka 37,731 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Taka 10,110) | Taka 10,000 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (Taka 5,537) | Taka 1,373 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 46,509 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 20,820 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 533 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,114 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,450 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,870 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (Taka 7,077) | Taka 4,397 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Taka 404,386) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc (Taka 162) | Taka 120 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,408 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 836 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 682 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 1,011) | Taka 1,500 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Taka 632) | Taka 411 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 625 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (Taka 167) | Taka 102 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 380 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (Taka 2,104) | Taka 1,745 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,011 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,122 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (Taka 3,830) | Taka 3,851 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,519 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (Taka 406) | Taka 291 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (Taka 205) | Taka 527 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (Taka 6,323) | Taka 2,864 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 331 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 455 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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