Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc (R$ 50) | R$ 36 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 34 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (R$ 5.73) | R$ 5.66 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 44 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (R$ 4.09) | R$ 9 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (R$ 2.05) | R$ 4.92 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (R$ 4,150) | R$ 3,686 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (R$ 4,090) | R$ 2,512 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (R$ 491) | R$ 587 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (R$ 3,384) | R$ 2,715 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,454) | R$ 1,707 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 409) | R$ 515 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (R$ 224) | R$ 89 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,982 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 626 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 412 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 301 | - | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 26% 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$ 16,361) | R$ 115,133 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (R$ 5.43) | R$ 5.59 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 229 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 4% cheaper than 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$ 45 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 264 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.31 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| 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$ 85) | R$ 112 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 66 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (R$ 155) | R$ 200 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,406 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (R$ 256) | R$ 125 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (R$ 5.05) | R$ 11 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,957 prices entered by 1,648 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil
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