MigrantoCost of living in Guinea-Bissau
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
F CFA 38,000
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
F CFA 17,600richest 20%
F CFA 95,300
Guinea-Bissau is a small, largely farming economy that leans on its cashew harvest and brings in most manufactured things from elsewhere. That keeps everyday local life cheap and anything imported comparatively dear, with little industry of its own to soften the gap. Between scraping by and living well there's a moderate distance, neither narrow nor stark.
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau
F CFA 17,600/mo
vs F CFA 454,000 in your country
Take-home
F CFA 61,500
vs F CFA 681,000 in your country
Potential savings
F CFA 43,900
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How living costs in Guinea-Bissau compare
Guinea-Bissau is among the cheapest countries in the world to live in, and even in Africa it holds a middle position. The low prices follow from a thin economy with modest wages — cheap because so little money moves through it, not because the cost of things has somehow been kept down.
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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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 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.
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