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Prices and Cost of Living in Guinea Bissau

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The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Guinea Bissau. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.

Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.

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Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 4.44 EUR

Mid-range products

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Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 22 December 2024.

How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Guinea Bissau?

When shopping for groceries in local stores and supermarkets, the average daily cost of food expenses when buying the cheapest products will range from 2912 XOF (4.44 EUR). These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.

Budget and shopping basket update: 22 December 2024

Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.

Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.

BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).

TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).

FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.

Prices in Guinea Bissau

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Guinea Bissau, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)2.10 EUR
Banana (1kg)1.60 EUR
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)8.77 EUR
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)5.72 EUR
Chicken Fillets (1kg)5.84 EUR
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)1.52 EUR
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)0.94 EUR
Eggs (regular) (12)2.90 EUR
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)0.88 EUR
Lettuce (1 head)0.76 EUR
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)0.53 EUR
Milk (regular), (1 liter)1.52 EUR
Onion (1kg)0.76 EUR
Oranges (1kg)0.95 EUR
Potato (1kg)0.72 EUR
Rice (white), (1kg)1.12 EUR
Tomato (1kg)2.29 EUR
Water (1.5 liter bottle)1.02 EUR

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)1.91 EUR
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)1.13 EUR
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)0.85 EUR
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)1.89 EUR
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)2.09 EUR
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course22.87 EUR
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant3.05 EUR
Water (0.33 liter bottle)1.33 EUR

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Guinea Bissau vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 1250 XOF (1.91 EUR), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 739 XOF (1.13 EUR). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 1368 XOF (2.09 EUR) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 15000 XOF (22.87 EUR). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 2000 XOF (3.05 EUR).

Public Transportation Prices

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.46 EUR
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)6.10 EUR
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)0.76 EUR
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)0.38 EUR

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat1.52 EUR
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult53.36 EUR
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)3.81 EUR

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre405 EUR
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre210 EUR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre499 EUR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre506 EUR

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Guinea Bissau?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Guinea Bissau varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 137996 XOF (210 EUR) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 265596 XOF (405 EUR) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 1000000 XOF (1524 EUR) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1 524 EUR
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre1 296 EUR

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)943 EUR

Hotel Prices in Guinea Bissau

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
2
107 EUR
Hotel Imperio Bissau
2
149 EUR
Dunia Hôtel Bissau
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in Guinea Bissau. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 03/2023, latest data 03/2023.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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