Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (R$ 87) | R$ 28 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 27 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 3.94 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,000 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 5.54 | + 597% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 7 | + 565% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.00 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (R$ 68) | R$ 39 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (R$ 4.83) | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (R$ 2.42) | R$ 3.48 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (R$ 6,765) | R$ 3,054 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (R$ 4,832) | R$ 1,840 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (R$ 580) | R$ 501 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (R$ 6,765) | R$ 2,155 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,899) | R$ 1,316 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 483) | R$ 369 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 290) | R$ 80 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,699 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 478 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| 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$ 200 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 187 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 329 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 250 | - | |
| 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$ 19,330) | R$ 89,915 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 697 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.65 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 218 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.89 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.14 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 45 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 Franc (R$ 58) | R$ 94 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (R$ 193) | R$ 175 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,584 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,000 Franc (R$ 106) | R$ 116 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (R$ 5.97) | R$ 10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,896 prices entered by 1,818 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 49% more expensive than in Brazil
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