Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (¥1,653) | ¥1,041 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥713 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥467 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (¥184) | ¥215 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (¥331) | ¥287 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,246 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (¥184) | ¥610 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥381 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (¥92) | ¥267 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (¥827) | ¥1,801 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (¥92) | ¥223 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (¥46) | ¥242 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,000 Franc (¥91,835) | ¥197,391 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥73,468) | ¥112,128 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,296 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥119,023 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥92,673 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,742 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 Franc (¥1,469) | ¥3,714 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥37,069 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,892 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,956 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (¥367,339) | ¥2,936,380 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥143 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,633 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥918) | ¥8,740 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥525 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥184) | ¥218 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥251 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,654 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (¥3,673) | ¥3,633 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,165 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (¥3,673) | ¥6,734 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥809 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥511 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (¥184) | ¥509 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥46,875 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,766 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥477 | - | |
| 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 1,377 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 26% cheaper than in Japan
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