Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 2.4% cheaper than Guinea-Bissau overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 53.2% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 73.4% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 35.1% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 25.4% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 25.5% more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 43.7% more in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 46.0% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries, entertainment and sports, and childcare in Philippines are more expensive than in Guinea-Bissau. Expenses including restaurants, clothing, transportation, and housing are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Guinea-Bissau, you would:
pay 53.2% less for restaurants
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.90
F CFA2,945
|
$3.60
₱206.13
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.43
F CFA5,665
|
$3.18
₱182.05
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.31
F CFA785
|
$0.73
₱41.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
F CFA982
|
$0.40
₱22.90
|
|
pay 73.4% more for groceries
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.90
F CFA541
|
$1.17
₱66.91
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.28
F CFA4,372
|
$3.38
₱193.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.18
F CFA3,716
|
$6.61
₱379.18
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.90
F CFA2,945
|
$1.92
₱110.15
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.93
F CFA3,563
|
$1.82
₱104.45
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.85
F CFA1,113
|
$1.33
₱76.40
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.44
F CFA267
|
$0.64
₱36.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.85
F CFA1,113
|
$1.14
₱65.50
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.07
F CFA45
|
$0.67
₱38.63
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
F CFA356
|
$0.97
₱55.78
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.59
F CFA356
|
$1.21
₱69.23
|
|
pay 35.1% less for transportation
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.52
F CFA2,715
|
$4.22
₱242.10
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$25.57
F CFA15,366
|
$11.49
₱658.73
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,027.10
F CFA19,244,628
|
$26,375.77
₱1,511,911.71
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$6.94
F CFA4,173
|
$2.70
₱154.71
|
|
pay 25.4% less for housing
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$45.27
F CFA27,201
|
$29.28
₱1,678.55
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$433.95
F CFA260,757
|
$242.58
₱13,905.43
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$225.47
F CFA135,482
|
$157.31
₱9,017.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$75.86
F CFA45,583
|
$81.80
₱4,689.22
|
|
pay 25.5% more for childcare
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$765.65
F CFA460,067
|
$165.07
₱9,462.38
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,307.50
F CFA1,386,545
|
$5,295.45
₱303,545.55
|
|
pay 43.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.55
F CFA933
|
$1.23
₱70.53
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.04
F CFA1,227
|
$2.19
₱125.38
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.63
F CFA982
|
$2.57
₱147.05
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$57.19
F CFA34,362
|
$29.66
₱1,699.97
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$1.63
F CFA982
|
$5.28
₱302.67
|
|
pay 46.0% less for clothing
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$89.86
F CFA53,998
|
$35.44
₱2,031.39
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.19
F CFA34,362
|
$22.98
₱1,317.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$81.69
F CFA49,089
|
$64.92
₱3,721.06
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$106.20
F CFA63,816
|
$60.53
₱3,469.70
|
|
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