Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (R$ 82) | R$ 29 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 3.40 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 5.53 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 4.06 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (R$ 4.56) | R$ 4.72 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 38 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (R$ 4.56) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (R$ 2.28) | R$ 3.38 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,000 Franc (R$ 4,558) | R$ 3,359 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,647) | R$ 1,909 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 505 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 1,993 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,293 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 297 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 Franc (R$ 73) | R$ 79 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,517 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 438 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 306 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 240 | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (R$ 18,234) | R$ 87,541 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 750 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.32 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 247 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 5.35 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (R$ 182) | R$ 100 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (R$ 182) | R$ 180 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,003 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,887 prices entered by 1,110 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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