Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc ($17) | $15 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.25 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc ($1.84) | $0.88 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc ($3.31) | $2.94 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $4.12 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $3.29 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc ($1.29) | $1.68 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc ($1.47) | $3.29 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc ($13) | $14 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc ($0.92) | $1.99 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc ($0.46) | $2.06 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc ($1,286) | $2,211 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc ($918) | $1,555 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc ($110) | $178 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc ($1,286) | $1,544 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc ($551) | $1,121 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($92) | $113 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc ($55) | $50 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $270 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $128 | - | |
| 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) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $43 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $108 | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc ($3,673) | $23,606 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc ($1.26) | $0.64 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $112 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.46 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.96 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.84) | $3.66 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.81 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 Franc ($11) | $46 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc ($37) | $80 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc ($5.51) | $5.06 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc ($1.47) | $5.84 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,000 Franc ($20) | $49 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc ($1.13) | $8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,128 prices entered by 4,191 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 23% cheaper than in United States
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