Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $21 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $5.82 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc ($1.67) | $1.11 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc ($7) | $5.22 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.67) | $4.85 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc ($1.67) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc ($3.00) | $4.28 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc ($1.33) | $2.31 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc ($0.83) | $3.45 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc ($9) | $18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc ($3.33) | $2.91 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc ($0.83) | $3.17 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,000 Franc ($749) | $3,299 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc ($500) | $2,473 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc ($100) | $226 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc ($689) | $2,273 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc ($500) | $1,666 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($83) | $172 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc ($46) | $63 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $249 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $146 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $15 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $58 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $50 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $105 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc ($58) | $144 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 25% 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 ($3,330) | $30,907 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc ($1.34) | $0.95 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $87 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $159 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc ($5.20) | $5.19 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc ($1.37) | $5.10 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.33 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $30 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc ($17) | $61 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $30 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc ($32) | $104 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $15 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc ($3.34) | $5.83 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc ($1.69) | $8 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $495 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc ($52) | $74 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 677 Franc ($1.13) | $11 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,583 prices entered by 2,011 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 44% cheaper than in United States
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