Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Brazil
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Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Guinea-Bissau is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (R$ 117) | R$ 39 | + 199% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc (R$ 83) | R$ 38 | + 116% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (R$ 58) | R$ 12 | + 385% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.66 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 221% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 27 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (R$ 4.86) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 50 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (R$ 4.86) | R$ 4.58 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,000 Franc (R$ 4,373) | R$ 4,097 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,915) | R$ 2,709 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (R$ 583) | R$ 743 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (R$ 4,020) | R$ 3,015 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,915) | R$ 1,974 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 486) | R$ 537 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (R$ 266) | R$ 92 | + 190% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,834 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 641 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 31 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 284 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 280 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 416 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (R$ 340) | R$ 322 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (R$ 19,436) | R$ 115,564 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 249 | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 51 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 297 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 24 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 123% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.70 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 59 | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (R$ 101) | R$ 117 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 61 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (R$ 184) | R$ 238 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 32 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,681 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (R$ 304) | R$ 141 | + 116% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 677 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
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