Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (₨1,214) | ₨345 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨294 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨52 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (₨243) | ₨75 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,000 Franc (₨539) | ₨37 | + 1360% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨235 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (₨674) | ₨149 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨94) | ₨32 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨108) | ₨138 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (₨944) | ₨721 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨67) | ₨86 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (₨34) | ₨35 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 195% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (₨94,383) | ₨33,225 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (₨67,417) | ₨19,978 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨8,090) | ₨4,391 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (₨94,383) | ₨18,113 | + 421% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨40,450) | ₨11,868 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨6,742) | ₨3,639 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (₨4,045) | ₨712 | + 468% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,862 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,869 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨398 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨220 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,376 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,665 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,737 | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (₨269,667) | ₨944,817 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 697 Franc (₨94) | ₨83 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,167 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨99 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨674) | ₨630 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨170 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨260 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨139 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 Franc (₨809) | ₨1,196 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨478 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (₨2,697) | ₨1,484 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨517 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (₨405) | ₨180 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (₨108) | ₨187 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,000 Franc (₨1,483) | ₨1,488 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (₨83) | ₨272 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,621 prices entered by 1,818 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 64% more expensive than in India
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