Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 175 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 33 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 40 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 224 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 29 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 18,741) | Mex$ 18,839 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,993) | Mex$ 8,676 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,280 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,924 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,644 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 856 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 378 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,492 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,937 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 100 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 841 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 618 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,519 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,176 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 74,963) | Mex$ 316,173 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 750 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 497 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 541 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 186 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 347 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 966 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 660 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 113 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 40 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,614 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 889 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,483 prices entered by 1,388 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 4% more expensive than in Mexico
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