Bissau, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau · Population 492,004 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Guinea-Bissau average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | CFA2,595 ($4.29) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | CFA10,382 ($17.16) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | CFA779 ($1.29) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | CFA58,830 ($97.24) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | CFA9,517 ($15.73) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | CFA25,089 ($41.47) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | CFA7,267 ($12.01) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | CFA7,267 ($12.01) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | CFA1,903 ($3.15) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | CFA106,237 ($176) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | CFA73,904 ($122) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | CFA221,712 ($366) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Bissau is CFA141,570 ($234) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA246,934 ($408) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA321,014 ($531) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA73,904 ($122)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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Bissau is the capital and one of the key cities in Guinea-Bissau. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA246,934 ($408), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA73,904 ($122) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA570,194 ($942) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA439,774 ($727) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Bissau is CFA141,570 ($234). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA321,014 ($531) per month.