Cost of living comparison
China is 39.5% more expensive than Guinea-Bissau overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 58.1% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 32.8% more in China
- Transportation
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pay 24.2% less in China
- Housing
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pay 38.5% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 4.3 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 70.7% more in China
- Clothing
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pay 32.8% less in China
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and groceries in China are more expensive than in Guinea-Bissau. Expenses including restaurants, housing, clothing, and transportation are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Guinea-Bissau, you would:
pay 58.1% less for restaurants
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.90
F CFA3,065
|
$2.85
CN¥20.81
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.43
F CFA5,895
|
$5.07
CN¥36.93
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.31
F CFA817
|
$0.49
CN¥3.57
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
F CFA1,022
|
$0.30
CN¥2.19
|
|
pay 32.8% more for groceries
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.90
F CFA563
|
$1.59
CN¥11.60
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.28
F CFA4,549
|
$5.85
CN¥42.65
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.18
F CFA3,867
|
$6.86
CN¥50.01
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.90
F CFA3,065
|
$1.60
CN¥11.64
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.93
F CFA3,707
|
$1.54
CN¥11.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.85
F CFA1,158
|
$0.76
CN¥5.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.44
F CFA278
|
$0.57
CN¥4.18
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.85
F CFA1,158
|
$0.65
CN¥4.77
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.07
F CFA46
|
$0.52
CN¥3.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
F CFA371
|
$0.32
CN¥2.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.59
F CFA371
|
$0.40
CN¥2.92
|
|
pay 24.2% less for transportation
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.52
F CFA2,825
|
$4.44
CN¥32.40
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$25.57
F CFA15,988
|
$22.47
CN¥163.80
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,027.10
F CFA20,024,208
|
$19,071.53
CN¥139,027.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$6.94
F CFA4,342
|
$3.97
CN¥28.97
|
|
pay 38.5% less for housing
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$45.27
F CFA28,303
|
$11.70
CN¥85.25
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$433.95
F CFA271,320
|
$328.33
CN¥2,393.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$225.47
F CFA140,971
|
$205.78
CN¥1,500.10
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$75.86
F CFA47,429
|
$40.46
CN¥294.93
|
|
pay 4.3 times more for childcare
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$765.65
F CFA478,704
|
$459.70
CN¥3,351.11
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,307.50
F CFA1,442,713
|
$18,318.08
CN¥133,535.14
|
|
pay 70.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.55
F CFA970
|
$1.09
CN¥7.95
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.04
F CFA1,277
|
$3.07
CN¥22.36
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.63
F CFA1,022
|
$3.23
CN¥23.57
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$57.19
F CFA35,754
|
$41.41
CN¥301.86
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$1.63
F CFA1,022
|
$5.93
CN¥43.19
|
|
pay 32.8% less for clothing
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$89.86
F CFA56,185
|
$48.23
CN¥351.55
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.19
F CFA35,754
|
$31.67
CN¥230.88
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$81.69
F CFA51,078
|
$72.53
CN¥528.70
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$106.20
F CFA66,401
|
$75.53
CN¥550.63
|
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