Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (153元) | 42元 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc (109元) | 36元 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (77元) | 15元 | + 418% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 14元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc (56元) | 16元 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 11元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 50元 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (23元) | 16元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (10元) | 7元 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (6元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc (70元) | 89元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (26元) | 9元 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (6元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,000 Franc (5,756元) | 12,689元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (3,837元) | 5,937元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (767元) | 450元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (5,290元) | 6,875元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (3,837元) | 3,656元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (640元) | 296元 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (350元) | 100元 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,460元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 418元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 296元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (448元) | 705元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 15% 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 (25,580元) | 148,726元 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc (10元) | 8元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 51元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (64元) | 114元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (40元) | 57元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 25元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (11元) | 7元 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 13元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 85元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (133元) | 178元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 109元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (242元) | 320元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 81元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (26元) | 28元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (400元) | 414元 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 677 Franc (9元) | 25元 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 772 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 8% more expensive than in China
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