Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Guinea-Bissau is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc (₨2,777) | ₨723 | + 284% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (₨1,605) | ₨814 | + 97% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨286 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨459) | ₨152 | + 202% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (₨688) | ₨247 | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (₨873) | ₨135 | + 547% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨942 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (₨1,133) | ₨239 | + 374% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨321) | ₨81 | + 296% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨367) | ₨537 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (₨2,569) | ₨2,196 | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨229) | ₨196 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (₨115) | ₨91 | + 26% | |
Housing | + 108% | |||
Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (₨232,627) | ₨108,114 | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (₨229,304) | ₨59,217 | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨27,516) | ₨29,806 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (₨189,690) | ₨75,150 | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨137,582) | ₨49,593 | + 177% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨22,930) | ₨25,724 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (₨12,559) | ₨2,326 | + 440% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨56,359 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨26,964 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,379 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,763 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,311 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,017 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨9,965 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨15,708 | - | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 10% 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 (₨917,214) | ₨3,245,060 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (₨304) | ₨231 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨5,123 | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨749 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,242 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,293) | ₨2,032 | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨673 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨1,433) | ₨743 | + 93% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨796 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (₨378) | ₨400 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨260 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨1,148 | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (₨4,772) | ₨9,721 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,757 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,863 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (₨8,688) | ₨10,233 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨3,759 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (₨921) | ₨638 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (₨465) | ₨510 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨79,985 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (₨14,342) | ₨4,354 | + 229% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (₨283) | ₨288 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan
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