Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc (Taka 1,061) | Taka 324 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (Taka 613) | Taka 492 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 196 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Taka 175) | Taka 92 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (Taka 263) | Taka 135 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (Taka 333) | Taka 78 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 608 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (Taka 433) | Taka 223 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Taka 123) | Taka 33 | + 274% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (Taka 140) | Taka 384 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (Taka 981) | Taka 1,406 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Taka 88) | Taka 111 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (Taka 44) | Taka 70 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (Taka 88,854) | Taka 43,758 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (Taka 87,585) | Taka 25,202 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Taka 10,510) | Taka 3,035 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (Taka 72,454) | Taka 22,952 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 52,551) | Taka 18,549 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Taka 8,758) | Taka 7,137 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (Taka 4,797) | Taka 1,213 | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 31,061 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 17,904 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 417 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,410 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,273 | - | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 37% 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 350,338) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (Taka 116) | Taka 107 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| 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 285 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 513 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 876) | Taka 1,500 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 425 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Taka 547) | Taka 333 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 376 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (Taka 145) | Taka 85 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 89 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 445 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (Taka 1,823) | Taka 1,308 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (Taka 3,319) | Taka 2,051 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 999 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (Taka 352) | Taka 248 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (Taka 178) | Taka 564 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (Taka 5,478) | Taka 2,601 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (Taka 108) | Taka 287 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 685 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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