Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc (₨747) | ₨330 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (₨432) | ₨293 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨163 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨54 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (₨185) | ₨82 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (₨235) | ₨41 | + 477% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨216 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (₨305) | ₨152 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨86) | ₨29 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨99) | ₨149 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (₨691) | ₨766 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨62) | ₨87 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (₨31) | ₨35 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (₨62,611) | ₨31,549 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (₨61,716) | ₨20,122 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨7,406) | ₨4,477 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (₨51,054) | ₨22,933 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨37,030) | ₨14,192 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨6,172) | ₨3,664 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (₨3,380) | ₨511 | + 562% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,219 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,383 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨416 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,328 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,571 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,002 | - | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (₨246,865) | ₨980,422 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (₨82) | ₨108 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨140 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨617) | ₨1,443 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨386) | ₨190 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (₨102) | ₨152 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨373 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (₨1,284) | ₨1,357 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨595 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (₨2,338) | ₨2,086 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨594 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (₨248) | ₨229 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (₨125) | ₨175 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (₨3,860) | ₨1,530 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (₨76) | ₨244 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,581 prices entered by 975 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 35% more expensive than in India
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