Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc (₨1,842) | ₨460 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (₨1,065) | ₨730 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨304) | ₨123 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (₨456) | ₨171 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (₨579) | ₨85 | + 582% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨648 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (₨752) | ₨157 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨213) | ₨47 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨243) | ₨223 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (₨1,704) | ₨1,889 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨152) | ₨144 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (₨76) | ₨72 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (₨154,302) | ₨54,405 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (₨152,098) | ₨36,675 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨18,252) | ₨12,437 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (₨125,823) | ₨50,399 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨91,259) | ₨46,759 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨15,210) | ₨13,558 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (₨8,330) | ₨2,491 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨47,868 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,360 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨826 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨654 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,317 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,876 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,241 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,069 | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 7% 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 (₨608,392) | ₨1,996,870 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (₨202) | ₨135 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,592 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨440 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨356 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨1,521) | ₨1,396 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨951) | ₨764 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (₨251) | ₨250 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨124 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨528 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (₨3,165) | ₨1,488 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,150 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,411 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (₨5,763) | ₨3,400 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨720 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (₨611) | ₨426 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (₨308) | ₨499 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨68,038 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (₨9,513) | ₨3,574 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (₨188) | ₨258 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,037 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
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