Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Russia
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| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 129% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,710) | руб 537 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc (руб 1,211) | руб 357 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (руб 855) | руб 199 | + 329% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (руб 142) | руб 87 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc (руб 627) | руб 143 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 142) | руб 226 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (руб 142) | руб 435 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (руб 256) | руб 131 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (руб 114) | руб 58 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (руб 71) | руб 87 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc (руб 784) | руб 729 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (руб 285) | руб 167 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (руб 71) | руб 45 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,000 Franc (руб 64,119) | руб 108,612 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (руб 42,746) | руб 58,529 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (руб 8,549) | руб 8,064 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (руб 58,936) | руб 54,731 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (руб 42,746) | руб 33,269 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (руб 7,124) | руб 5,365 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (руб 3,902) | руб 955 | + 309% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 21,598 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,518 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 548 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 763 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,368 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,728 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (руб 4,987) | руб 9,144 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (руб 284,973) | руб 2,729,180 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc (руб 114) | руб 56 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,159 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 251 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (руб 712) | руб 1,878 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 347 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (руб 445) | руб 222 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 181 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (руб 118) | руб 123 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 128 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 559 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (руб 1,483) | руб 1,534 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 654 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (руб 2,699) | руб 3,180 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 502 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (руб 286) | руб 192 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (руб 144) | руб 228 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 51,956 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (руб 4,456) | руб 3,278 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 677 Franc (руб 96) | руб 202 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,062 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 15% more expensive than in Russia
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