Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Guinea-Bissau is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (₨2,659) | ₨473 | + 462% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨643 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨240 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨295) | ₨111 | + 165% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (₨532) | ₨144 | + 270% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,000 Franc (₨1,182) | ₨91 | + 1199% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨670 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (₨1,477) | ₨154 | + 856% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨207) | ₨52 | + 300% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨236) | ₨351 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (₨2,068) | ₨1,711 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨148) | ₨131 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (₨74) | ₨74 | + 0% | |
Housing | + 161% | |||
Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (₨206,793) | ₨69,698 | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (₨147,710) | ₨39,575 | + 273% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨17,725) | ₨10,992 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (₨206,793) | ₨49,835 | + 315% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨88,626) | ₨32,659 | + 171% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨14,771) | ₨8,932 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (₨8,863) | ₨2,615 | + 239% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨44,544 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,122 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨627 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨266 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,054 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,408 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,399 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,317 | - | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (₨590,838) | ₨2,463,580 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (₨203) | ₨108 | + 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,940 | - | |
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) | - | ₨260 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨1,477) | ₨1,704 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨463 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨350 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨425 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨295) | ₨247 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨150 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨480 | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 Franc (₨1,773) | ₨1,765 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,458 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (₨5,908) | ₨3,622 | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨850 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (₨886) | ₨437 | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (₨236) | ₨451 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨35 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,000 Franc (₨3,250) | ₨4,252 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (₨183) | ₨262 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
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