Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc (70元) | 46元 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (41元) | 40元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 18元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (17元) | 19元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (22元) | 11元 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 63元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (29元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (65元) | 118元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (5.80元) | 8元 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (2.90元) | 16元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (5,887元) | 15,059元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (5,803元) | 9,006元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (696元) | 421元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (4,801元) | 7,547元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (3,482元) | 4,347元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (580元) | 262元 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (318元) | 115元 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,143元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 589元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 529元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 248元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 626元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 828元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (23,213元) | 161,247元 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (8元) | 9元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (58元) | 391元 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (36元) | 33元 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (10元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 15元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 74元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (121元) | 265元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (220元) | 348元 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 79元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (23元) | 29元 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (12元) | 18元 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (363元) | 410元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (7元) | 24元 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,337 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 20% cheaper than in China
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