Prices in Bissau
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Bissau? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Bissau.
What are the supermarket prices in Bissau?
Are the costs of living in Bissau higher than those in United States?
Bissau - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Bissau:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 3 hours ago)
Currency in Guinea-Bissau West African CFA franc (XOF CFA). For 10 US dollars you can get 6.29 thousand West African CFA francs. For 100 US dollars you can get 62.9 thousand West African CFA francs. And the other way around: For 100 West African CFA francs you can get 0.159 US dollars.
Generally, it is much cheaper in Guinea-Bissau than in United States. Food is 38% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 64%. The cost of living in Bissau is less than in United States by about 70%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 27%.
Are hotels expensive in Bissau? How much will we pay for a room in Bissau?
The average price of accommodation in Guinea-Bissau is $110 (CFA 69.4K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Guinea-Bissau in $48 (CFA 30.3K). Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $101 (CFA 63.4K) in Guinea-Bissau If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $155 (CFA 97.6K)
Is it expensive in stores in Bissau? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Bissau? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Bissau, such as: eggs, chicken breast, lettuce, beef, or beer (The last update: today)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Bissau? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Bissau? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Bissau?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 4.8 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 28 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 3 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.3 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Bissau, including eggs, chicken breast, lettuce, beef, or beer
When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Bissau in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: The Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Mauritania.
Bissau - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$97
by half less than in United States
jeans
$87
67% more than in United States
average earnings
$968
79% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$422 ($313 - $477)
76% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$527 ($398 - $716)
78% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$0.88
75% is less expensive than in United States
rice
$1.9
by half less than in United States
wine
$6 ($5.6 - $6.4)
60% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$4.8
76% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$1.5 ($0.64 - $2.4)
75% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$2 ($1.6 - $2.4)
61% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$1.6 ($0.8 - $2.4)
23% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.3 ($0.95 - $1.6)
by half less than in United States
Food Prices Bissau
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.6 (CFA 1K)
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.88 (CFA 551)
- Eggs (regular) (12) $4.8 (CFA 3K)
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $1.6 (CFA 1K)
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $6 (CFA 3.75K)
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.2 (CFA 758)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $0.91 (CFA 575)
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $1.6 (CFA 1K)
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $12.7 (CFA 8K)
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.8 (CFA 500)
- Kilo of white rice $1.9 (CFA 1.2K)
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $12.7 (CFA 8K)
Prices In Restaurants Bissau
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $4.8 (CFA 3K)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $28 (CFA 17.5K)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $1.5 (CFA 950)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.2 (CFA 2K)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.3 (CFA 800)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (CFA 1K)
- Cappuccino $2 (CFA 1.25K)
Cost Of Living Bissau
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $80 (CFA 50K)
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $103 (CFA 65K)
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.48 (CFA 300)
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $9.1 (CFA 5.7K)
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1.2 (CFA 731)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $422 (CFA 266K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $219 (CFA 138K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $508 (CFA 320K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $527 (CFA 332K)
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $97 (CFA 60.7K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.59K (CFA 1M)
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.35K (CFA 850K)
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $968 (CFA 609K)
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.4 (CFA 250)
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.8 (CFA 500)
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $8 (CFA 5K)
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $87 (CFA 55K)
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $56 (CFA 35K)
Entertainment Costs Bissau
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $56 (CFA 35K)
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $4 (CFA 2.5K)
- Cinema, Single Ticket $1.6 (CFA 1K)
What are the different prices in the cities in Guinea-Bissau? Look here: Prices in cities in Guinea-Bissau
Prices: Bissau
Cost of Living in Guinea-Bissau: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Guinea-Bissau with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.
Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
wine
$6 ($5.6 - $6.4)
60% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$1.5 ($0.64 - $2.4)
75% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$2 ($1.6 - $2.4)
61% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$87
67% more than in United States