Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc (¥1,246) | ¥1,145 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (¥720) | ¥719 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥437 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (¥206) | ¥211 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (¥309) | ¥282 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (¥391) | ¥815 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥951 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (¥508) | ¥984 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (¥144) | ¥421 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (¥165) | ¥268 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (¥1,152) | ¥1,770 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (¥103) | ¥217 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (¥51) | ¥225 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (¥104,355) | ¥194,768 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (¥102,864) | ¥126,641 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (¥12,344) | ¥21,178 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (¥85,094) | ¥142,258 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (¥61,719) | ¥80,836 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥10,286) | ¥13,643 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (¥5,634) | ¥3,988 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥59,521 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,809 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥665 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,941 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,162 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,471 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,388 | - | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 31% 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 (¥411,457) | ¥2,576,380 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (¥137) | ¥161 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥1,029) | ¥3,523 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (¥643) | ¥648 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥409 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (¥170) | ¥143 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥184 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,583 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (¥2,141) | ¥4,280 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (¥3,897) | ¥6,242 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,034 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (¥413) | ¥533 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (¥209) | ¥526 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (¥6,434) | ¥11,178 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (¥127) | ¥554 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 638 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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