Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (R$ 115) | R$ 36 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc (R$ 81) | R$ 35 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 11 | + 422% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.20 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 13 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (R$ 4.79) | R$ 6 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 48 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (R$ 4.79) | R$ 4.45 | + 8% | |
| 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$ 4,310) | R$ 3,849 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,873) | R$ 2,537 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (R$ 575) | R$ 709 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (R$ 3,962) | R$ 2,854 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,873) | R$ 1,824 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 479) | R$ 538 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (R$ 262) | R$ 97 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,855 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 640 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 30 | - | |
| 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$ 258 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 264 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 411 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (R$ 335) | R$ 321 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 16% 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$ 19,157) | R$ 118,606 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.83 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 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$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 275 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.63 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 56 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (R$ 100) | R$ 111 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 59 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (R$ 181) | R$ 228 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,485 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (R$ 300) | R$ 137 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,822 prices entered by 1,687 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 28% more expensive than in Brazil
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