Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 4.27 times less expensive as compared to Japan.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Guinea-Bissau and Japan. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Guinea-Bissau and Japan.
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 Indicators  | Guinea-Bissau  | Japan  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 80,000 XOF (128 USD) | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 120,000 XOF (192 USD) | 350,000 JPY (2,380 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 80,000 JPY (544 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 80,000 XOF (128 USD) | 220,000 JPY (1,496 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 10 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 1.4 % |
The average housing cost in Guinea-Bissau is 12.58 times less expensive than Japan.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 200,000 XOF (320 USD) | 500,000 JPY (3,400 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 89.09% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Guinea-Bissau costs 10.63 times less compared to Japan.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 16.34% less in Guinea-Bissau compared to Japan.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 6,000 XOF (9.60 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 2,500 XOF (4 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 1,000 XOF (1.60 USD) | 100 JPY (0.68 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 3,500 XOF (5.60 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 7,000 XOF (11.20 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
In Guinea-Bissau, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.75 times more expensive than the cost in Japan.
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 117.99% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 3,500 XOF (5.60 USD) | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 7,000 XOF (11.20 USD) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 3.03 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 2,500 XOF (4 USD) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 12,000 XOF (19.20 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 141.95% more in Guinea-Bissau compared to Japan.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 7,000 XOF (11.20 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 2,500 XOF (4 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.52 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 100,000 XOF (160 USD) | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 1,000 XOF (1.60 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 500 XOF (0.80 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.61 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 2,000,000 XOF (3,200 USD) | 3,000,000 JPY (20,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 100,000 XOF (160 USD) | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 10 % | 1.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 1,200 XOF (1.92 USD) | 150 JPY (1.02 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 4,500 XOF (7.20 USD) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 2,000 XOF 3.20 USD | 1,000 JPY 6.80 USD |
You would have to pay 6.27 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Guinea-Bissau compared to that of Japan.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 40,000 XOF (64 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.66 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 70,000 XOF (112 USD) | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Haircuts  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.07 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 75,000 XOF (120 USD) | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 35,000 XOF (56 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 100,000 XOF (160 USD) | 25,000 JPY (170 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 40,000 XOF (64 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 40,000 XOF (64 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 2,500 XOF (4 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Sportswear  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.24 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 35,000 XOF (56 USD) | 35,000 JPY (238 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 2.05 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 75,000 XOF (120 USD) | 60,000 JPY (408 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 100,000 XOF (160 USD) | 70,000 JPY (476 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 150,000 XOF (240 USD) | 120,000 JPY (816 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 300,000 XOF (480 USD) | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 400,000 XOF (640 USD) | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) |
After School Activities  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Tutoring  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 7,000 XOF (11.20 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
School Supplies  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 2.51 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 1,800 JPY (12.24 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 12,000 XOF (19.20 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 2,500 XOF (4 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 6,000 XOF (9.60 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Bowling  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
Video Games  | 40,000 XOF (64 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 100,000 XOF (160 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.09 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Art Classes  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 2,500 XOF (4 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Educational Software  | 7,000 XOF (11.20 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.46 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 400,000 XOF (640 USD) | 400,000 JPY (2,720 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 300,000 XOF (480 USD) | 300,000 JPY (2,040 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 5,000 XOF per hour (8 USD) | 33.33 JPY per hour (0.23 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 17 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 15 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 70 | 70 |
Median Household Income  | 500,000 XOF (800 USD) | 600,000 JPY (4,080 USD) |
If you lived in Guinea-Bissau, you would earn 4.65 times less salary as compared to Japan.
Indicators | Guinea-Bissau | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 12,000 XOF (19.20 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.31 times less in Guinea-Bissau, as compared to Japan.
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