Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Guinea-Bissau Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Guinea-Bissau

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 144.6% more expensive than Guinea-Bissau without rent, and 213.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 135.9% more expensive than Guinea-Bissau without rent, and 184.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Guinea-Bissau
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.64 $19.64
$5.26 F CFA 2,976
273.38%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.5 $74.5
$25.98 F CFA 14.7K
186.87%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.69 $11.69
$9.19 F CFA 5,196
27.20%
Cappuccino
$5.10 $5.10
$1.73 F CFA 976
194.80%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.52 $2.52
$1.09 F CFA 614
131.19%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.90 F CFA 508
137.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$0.74 F CFA 420
733.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.86 $6.86
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Guinea-Bissau
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.79 F CFA 1,013
-39.66%
White Bread (500g)
$3.60 $3.60
$0.99 F CFA 561
263.64%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.69 $4.69
$2.17 F CFA 1,229
116.13%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$5.25 F CFA 2,970
-20.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.87 $12.87
$14.32 F CFA 8,097
-10.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.99 $11.99
$13.96 F CFA 7,897
-14.11%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.12 $16.12
$14.27 F CFA 8,072
12.96%
Apples (1kg)
$5.14 $5.14
$4.40 F CFA 2,486
16.82%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.03 F CFA 583
65.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$4.44 F CFA 2,514
2.93%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.79 $4.79
$0.18 F CFA 104
2561.11%
Potato (1kg)
$3.03 $3.03
$1.45 F CFA 820
108.97%
Onion (1kg)
$3.01 $3.01
$1.38 F CFA 781
118.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.29 F CFA 728
71.32%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.07 $10.07
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Wine (Bottle)
$15.30 $15.30
$7.15 F CFA 4,043
113.99%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.93 $1.93
$1.30 F CFA 736
48.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.68 $3.68
$0.84 F CFA 477
338.10%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Guinea-Bissau
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.55 F CFA 312
363.64%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.1 $65.1
$25.92 F CFA 14.7K
150.96%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.67 $3.67
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.69 $1.69
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.77 $29.77
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.46 F CFA 823
-35.62%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.5K $30.5K
$32.1K F CFA 18.1M
-4.94%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K $26.4K
$29.3K F CFA 16.6M
-9.96%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Guinea-Bissau
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$211 $211
$107 F CFA 60.8K
96.32%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.2 $58.2
$34.82 F CFA 19.7K
67.09%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.3 $71.3
$44.62 F CFA 25.2K
59.73%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Guinea-Bissau
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.20 $45.20
$44.74 F CFA 25.3K
1.03%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.81 $21.81
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Cinema Ticket
$13.94 $13.94
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Guinea-Bissau
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,376 $1,376
$759 F CFA 429.5K
81.18%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$2,304 F CFA 1.3M
889.73%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Guinea-Bissau
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.2 $52.2
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$43.35 $43.35
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.7 $91.7
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Guinea-Bissau
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,759 $1,759
$433 F CFA 245.2K
305.85%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$237 F CFA 134.3K
498.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,930 $2,930
$729 F CFA 412.1K
302.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,359 $2,359
$484 F CFA 273.5K
387.82%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,371 $3,371
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,685 $2,685
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💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Guinea-Bissau
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,390 $4,390
$1,047 F CFA 592.3K
319.18%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
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Last update for United States: March 30, 2026

Last update for Guinea-Bissau: March 28, 2026

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