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 (₨818) | ₨367 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (₨473) | ₨331 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨168 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨58 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (₨203) | ₨93 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (₨257) | ₨39 | + 564% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨241 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (₨334) | ₨154 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨95) | ₨31 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨108) | ₨169 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (₨757) | ₨776 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨91 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (₨34) | ₨37 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (₨68,513) | ₨40,484 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (₨67,534) | ₨24,222 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨8,104) | ₨5,258 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (₨55,867) | ₨25,031 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨40,521) | ₨15,316 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨6,753) | ₨5,856 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (₨3,699) | ₨665 | + 456% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨31,013 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,734 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨552 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨447 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,473 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,814 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,387 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,148 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 21% 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 (₨270,137) | ₨1,326,030 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (₨90) | ₨105 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,093 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨144 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨263 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨675) | ₨916 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨412 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨422) | ₨231 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨281 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (₨111) | ₨175 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨102 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨316 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (₨1,405) | ₨1,432 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨597 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,467 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (₨2,559) | ₨1,933 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨720 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (₨271) | ₨226 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (₨137) | ₨182 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (₨4,224) | ₨1,621 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (₨83) | ₨265 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,897 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 25% more expensive than in India
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