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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (₨1,074) | ₨386 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨119) | ₨52 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (₨215) | ₨71 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨36 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨195 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨119) | ₨141 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨60) | ₨121 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (₨537) | ₨859 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500 Franc (₨60) | ₨82 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (₨30) | ₨33 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 500,000 Franc (₨59,663) | ₨30,869 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (₨47,730) | ₨20,677 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,250 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨23,657 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨15,194 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨4,591 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 Franc (₨955) | ₨910 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨34,312 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,460 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨426 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨555 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,422 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,935 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,088 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,316 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (₨238,651) | ₨870,351 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨79 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,286 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨152 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨315 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨597) | ₨1,141 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨182 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨224 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨119) | ₨125 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨2,387) | ₨1,205 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨499 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,132 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (₨2,387) | ₨1,825 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨863 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨214 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨119) | ₨229 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨37,379 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨2,311 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨257 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27,772 prices entered by 3,824 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 11% more expensive than in India
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