Cost of living in Safi is 37% lower than in Bissau (without rent).
Rent in Safi is 52% cheaper than in Bissau.
Cost of living including rent in Safi is 44% lower than in Bissau.
Food in Safi is 43% cheaper than in Bissau.
Transport in Safi is 30% cheaper than in Bissau.
| Safi | Bissau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Safi | Bissau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.59 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.5 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.4 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.46 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.56 $ | 1.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.78 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.3 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.79 $ | 1.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.49 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.59 $ | 7.19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.3 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.05 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.27 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17 $ | 63.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.1 $ | 96.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.6 $ | 39.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 223 $ | 534 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 441 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 428 $ | 676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 896 $ | 1,701 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 546 $ | 1,455 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 610 $ | 396 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.6 % | 12.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.4 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.58 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Haircut | 4.88 $ | 3.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.4 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.4 $ | 93.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 130 $ | 86.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,506 $ | 2,979 $ |