Cost of Living in Bissau
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Overall, the cost of living in Bissau is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 10 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)12
Groceries index10
Dining out index10
Transport index7
Utilities index9
Median annual salary$2,500
Minimum wage$0.20/hr
Est. monthly childcare$70
Est. monthly healthcare premium$15
YoY inflation6.0%
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