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Cost of Living Guide in Guinea-Bissau

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Guinea-Bissau offers an extremely low cost of living, significantly cheaper than the world average and positioning it among the most affordable countries in Africa, with rent about 24% below the regional average. Expats can maintain a basic lifestyle for under $400 monthly, though challenges like political instability and poor infrastructure impact quality of life. Average after-tax salaries cover only 0.2 months of expenses, reflecting its low-income status with an HDI of 0.483.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$300–$400 USD (local food, shared transport, basic guesthouse or 1BR outside center)
Comfortable
$600–$900 USD (decent 1–2BR apartment, mix of local/imported food, occasional dining, reliable internet)
Family of four
$1,800–$2,500+ USD (expat housing, international school fees if available, imported groceries, private transport/security)

Guinea-Bissau delivers exceptional value for money with rent 23.6% below the Africa average, ideal for budget-conscious expats or digital nomads tolerant of basic infrastructure. No home country data available for direct comparison.

Economic & Living Costs in Guinea-Bissau
Food & Dining Costs

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Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

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Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

196787.2-300000 XOF
Avg: 248393.6 XOF
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

100000-163989.34 XOF
Avg: 131994.67 XOF
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

327978.67-500000 XOF
Avg: 413989.34 XOF
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

250000-295180.8 XOF
Avg: 272590.4 XOF
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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Gasoline (1L)

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Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

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Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

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Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

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Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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Eggs (12)

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Local Cheese (1kg)

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Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

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Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

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Last updated: 2026-04-03

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