Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc ($10) | $19 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc ($5.71) | $10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.79 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc ($1.63) | $1.08 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc ($2.45) | $4.96 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc ($3.11) | $4.69 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc ($4.03) | $4.66 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc ($1.14) | $2.49 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc ($1.31) | $3.11 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc ($9) | $16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc ($0.82) | $2.78 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc ($0.41) | $2.99 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc ($828) | $2,827 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc ($816) | $2,145 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc ($98) | $220 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc ($675) | $1,885 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc ($490) | $1,443 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($82) | $145 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc ($45) | $64 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $297 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $135 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $119 | - | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc ($3,265) | $27,876 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc ($1.08) | $1.05 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $139 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc ($5.10) | $4.82 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc ($1.35) | $4.77 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.25 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $27 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc ($17) | $55 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc ($31) | $90 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc ($3.28) | $5.20 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc ($1.65) | $6 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $552 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc ($51) | $54 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc ($1.01) | $10 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,820 prices entered by 2,793 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 46% cheaper than in United States
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