Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc ($15) | $14 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.32 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc ($1.65) | $0.88 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc ($2.96) | $3.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.08 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc ($1.65) | $3.39 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.74 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc ($0.82) | $3.21 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc ($7) | $15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc ($0.82) | $1.92 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc ($0.41) | $2.07 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,000 Franc ($823) | $2,231 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($658) | $1,605 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $179 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,614 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,141 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 Franc ($13) | $48 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $300 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $121 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc ($3,292) | $22,993 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.77 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $110 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.02 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.65) | $3.54 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc ($33) | $45 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc ($33) | $75 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.81 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($1.65) | $5.82 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,888 prices entered by 6,442 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 34% cheaper than in United States
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