Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc (¥1,395) | ¥1,028 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (¥806) | ¥723 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥519 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (¥230) | ¥197 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (¥346) | ¥316 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (¥438) | ¥629 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥962 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (¥569) | ¥902 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (¥161) | ¥574 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (¥184) | ¥285 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (¥1,291) | ¥1,208 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (¥115) | ¥184 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (¥58) | ¥206 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (¥116,865) | ¥326,267 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (¥115,196) | ¥171,772 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (¥13,823) | ¥28,488 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (¥95,295) | ¥157,603 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (¥69,117) | ¥82,713 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥11,520) | ¥24,082 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (¥6,309) | ¥4,699 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥47,482 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥32,093 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,313 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,136 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,989 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,588 | - | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (¥460,783) | ¥2,700,660 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (¥153) | ¥165 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥1,152) | ¥5,380 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (¥720) | ¥938 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥702 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (¥190) | ¥218 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥216 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,927 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (¥2,397) | ¥4,141 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (¥4,365) | ¥5,993 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥984 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (¥463) | ¥472 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (¥234) | ¥575 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (¥7,205) | ¥9,280 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (¥142) | ¥592 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 761 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 26% cheaper than in Japan
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