Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to India
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| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 179% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (₨1,774) | ₨405 | + 338% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc (₨1,257) | ₨361 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (₨887) | ₨178 | + 398% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨148) | ₨62 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc (₨651) | ₨102 | + 537% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨148) | ₨45 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (₨148) | ₨254 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (₨266) | ₨195 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (₨118) | ₨41 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨74) | ₨166 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc (₨813) | ₨909 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨296) | ₨93 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨74) | ₨41 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,000 Franc (₨66,534) | ₨47,435 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨44,356) | ₨28,288 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨8,871) | ₨5,128 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (₨61,155) | ₨30,304 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨44,356) | ₨17,855 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨7,393) | ₨4,698 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (₨4,049) | ₨737 | + 449% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨25,574 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,652 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨536 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨743 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,366 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,561 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,197 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (₨5,175) | ₨2,957 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 17% 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 (₨295,705) | ₨1,758,920 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc (₨119) | ₨103 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨739) | ₨1,186 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨346 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨462) | ₨229 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨271 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (₨122) | ₨195 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨96 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨314 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (₨1,539) | ₨1,276 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨640 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,586 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (₨2,801) | ₨2,144 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨709 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (₨297) | ₨234 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (₨150) | ₨200 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (₨4,624) | ₨1,629 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 677 Franc (₨100) | ₨273 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,946 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 44% more expensive than in India
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