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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (R$ 59) | R$ 28 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 3.34 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 4.91 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.73 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 3.27 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (R$ 3.28) | R$ 4.59 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 39 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500 Franc (R$ 3.28) | R$ 6 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (R$ 1.64) | R$ 3.20 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 500,000 Franc (R$ 3,277) | R$ 3,057 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 2,622) | R$ 1,898 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 694 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,128 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,291 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 406 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 80 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,732 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 424 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 207 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 186 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 336 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 256 | - | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (R$ 13,110) | R$ 86,920 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 4.37 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 204 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 232 | - 86% | |
| 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$ 7) | R$ 5.92 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (R$ 131) | R$ 98 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 49 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (R$ 131) | R$ 180 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,643 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,345 prices entered by 2,149 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 4% cheaper than in Brazil
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