Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (¥1,771) | ¥941 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥695 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥426 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (¥197) | ¥203 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (¥354) | ¥244 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,000 Franc (¥787) | ¥653 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥888 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (¥984) | ¥792 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (¥138) | ¥389 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (¥157) | ¥306 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (¥1,378) | ¥1,351 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (¥98) | ¥185 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (¥49) | ¥246 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (¥137,765) | ¥295,978 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (¥98,403) | ¥169,167 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (¥11,808) | ¥25,258 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (¥137,765) | ¥144,655 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (¥59,042) | ¥80,593 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥9,840) | ¥13,235 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (¥5,904) | ¥4,060 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥55,604 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,692 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥778 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,599 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,849 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,780 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,249 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,511 | - | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (¥393,614) | ¥2,585,890 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (¥135) | ¥135 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,445 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,225 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥984) | ¥6,148 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥655 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥501 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥197) | ¥170 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,983 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 Franc (¥1,181) | ¥3,633 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,657 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (¥3,936) | ¥6,422 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,122 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (¥590) | ¥445 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (¥157) | ¥556 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,000 Franc (¥2,165) | ¥9,497 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (¥122) | ¥525 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 748 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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