Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 193% | |||
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Food in Guinea-Bissau is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (₨5,300) | ₨831 | + 538% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc (₨3,754) | ₨1,067 | + 252% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (₨2,650) | ₨486 | + 445% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨442) | ₨226 | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc (₨1,943) | ₨323 | + 502% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨442) | ₨171 | + 159% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (₨442) | ₨945 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (₨795) | ₨292 | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (₨353) | ₨97 | + 264% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨221) | ₨630 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc (₨2,429) | ₨2,672 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨883) | ₨253 | + 249% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨221) | ₨150 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,000 Franc (₨198,756) | ₨114,506 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨132,504) | ₨72,564 | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨26,501) | ₨24,768 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (₨182,689) | ₨81,992 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨132,504) | ₨49,088 | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨22,084) | ₨20,612 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (₨12,095) | ₨2,457 | + 392% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨66,138 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨30,635 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,176 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,814 | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,685 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨9,758 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,486 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (₨15,459) | ₨12,018 | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (₨883,362) | ₨3,213,340 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc (₨354) | ₨272 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,201 | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨219 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨697 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,208) | ₨3,678 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨812 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨1,380) | ₨591 | + 134% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨560 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (₨364) | ₨409 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨244 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨629 | - | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (₨4,596) | ₨3,554 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,815 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (₨8,367) | ₨7,013 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨2,877 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (₨887) | ₨562 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (₨448) | ₨1,033 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (₨13,813) | ₨4,456 | + 210% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 677 Franc (₨299) | ₨574 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
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