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Monthly cost in Guinea-Bissau
Spending runs from F CFA 17,600 a month in the poorest fifth to F CFA 95,300 in the richest
Per person, whole country
F CFA 38,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
F CFA 17,600richest 20%
F CFA 95,300
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Key facts
The cost of living in Guinea-Bissau in numbers
Typical spending takes 33% of the average wage
A typical person spends F CFA 38,000 a month while the average take-home wage is F CFA 115,000, so 67% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Guinea-Bissau compare
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What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Guinea-Bissau against other countries
Cheaper than 63% of countries
Where Guinea-Bissau sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs F CFA 567,000 at world-middle prices costs F CFA 502,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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F CFA 17,600/mo
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F CFA 61,500
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F CFA 43,900
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Guinea-Bissau?
A typical person in Guinea-Bissau spends about F CFA 38,000 a month — around F CFA 456,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Guinea-Bissau?
By spending, Guinea-Bissau ranks #163 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about F CFA 38,000 a month, the poorest 20% about F CFA 17,600 and the richest 20% about F CFA 95,300. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Guinea-Bissau in US dollars?
The cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is about $67 a month, or roughly $804 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Guinea-Bissau?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about F CFA 17,600 a month per person, a typical one around F CFA 38,000, and a comfortable life around F CFA 51,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Guinea-Bissau enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about F CFA 38,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Guinea-Bissau is about F CFA 115,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Guinea-Bissau.
Is Guinea-Bissau an expensive country to live in?
No. Guinea-Bissau is more expensive than 12% of countries worldwide and ranks 31st of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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