Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (₨2,335) | ₨591 | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨646 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨246 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨259) | ₨108 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (₨467) | ₨123 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨116 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨476 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨259) | ₨180 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨46 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨130) | ₨356 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (₨1,167) | ₨2,599 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨130) | ₨124 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (₨65) | ₨57 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,000 Franc (₨129,719) | ₨54,361 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨103,775) | ₨36,571 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨9,346 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨45,679 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨30,170 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨7,326 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 Franc (₨2,076) | ₨2,470 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨38,520 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,272 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨568 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨803 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,038 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,629 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,374 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,563 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (₨518,876) | ₨2,042,570 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨110 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,007 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨316 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨419 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨1,297) | ₨1,574 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨301 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨302 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨259) | ₨206 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨128 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨388 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨5,189) | ₨1,468 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,238 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,790 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (₨5,189) | ₨3,579 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨885 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨331 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨259) | ₨551 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,685 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨217 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,960 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan
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