Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 225 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 121 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 35 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 23 | + 550% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 41 | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 226 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 90% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Mex$ 25,922) | Mex$ 19,149 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 18,516) | Mex$ 8,533 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,222) | Mex$ 965 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Mex$ 25,922) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,109) | Mex$ 5,241 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,852) | Mex$ 676 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,111) | Mex$ 388 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,737 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,060 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 863 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 675 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,515 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,149 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 74,063) | Mex$ 358,970 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 697 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 556 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 190 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 551 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 31 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 183 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 288 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 150 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 792 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 670 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 123 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 71 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,223 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,000 Franc (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 970 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 62 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,554 prices entered by 1,240 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 30% more expensive than in Mexico
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