General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Bissau |
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.2% |
| Gdp | $1.549 billion |
| Size | 28,120 km² |
| Population | 1,968,000 |
| Population density | 69.8 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 4.7 |
| City population | 43.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Portuguese |
| Population able to read | 54.4% |
| Population with a college degree | 10.2% |
| Population able to speak english | 11.1% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 42.9 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Bissau Airlines |
| Main airport | Osvaldo Vieira International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 2.36/MBits |
| Tld | .gw |
| Free wifi | 4/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 25% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 40% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | C, E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Shoprite |
| Pharmacy | Farmácia Central |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | N/A |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 2/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 1/10 |
| Public Parks | 2/10 |
| Swimming | 2/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Cachupa | A traditional stew made with beans, corn, fish, and vegetables | $5-$10 |
| Caldo de peixe | A fish soup made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers | $4-$8 |
| Arroz de marisco | A rice dish with seafood, such as shrimp, lobster, and mussels | $6-$12 |
| Feijoada | A black bean stew with pork and sausage | $5-$10 |
| Mandioca frita | Fried cassava | $2-$4 |
| Banana frita | Fried bananas | $2-$4 |
| Sumos | Fresh fruit juices | $1-$2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bissap | Hibiscus tea, usually served cold | 1-2 |
| Ataya | Green tea with mint and sugar | 0.5-1 |
| Cafézinho | Strong coffee, usually served with milk | 0.5-1 |
| Cachupa | Cornmeal porridge with meat or fish | 2-3 |
| Cana | Sugarcane juice | 0.5-1 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Batik | Colorful, hand-painted fabric | $10-$20 per yard |
| Wood carvings | Intricate carvings of animals, people, and scenes | $5-$50 |
| Jewelry | Silver and gold jewelry with traditional designs | $10-$100 |
| Leather goods | Handbags, wallets, and belts made from local leather | $20-$50 |
| Musical instruments | Traditional drums, guitars, and other instruments | $10-$50 |
| Art | Paintings, sculptures, and other works of art by local artists | $20-$100 |
| Coffee | Guinea-Bissau is known for its high-quality coffee | $5-$10 per pound |
| Cashews | Guinea-Bissau is also known for its cashews | $5-$10 per pound |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Carnival | February or March | A lively festival with music, dancing, and costumes |
| National Heroes’ Day | February 3 | Honors the heroes of Guinea-Bissau’s independence struggle |
| International Women’s Day | March 8 | Celebrates the achievements of women |
| Easter | March or April | Commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors the contributions of workers |
| Africa Day | May 25 | Celebrates the unity and solidarity of African nations |
| National Independence Day | September 24 | Commemorates the independence of Guinea-Bissau from Portugal in 1973 |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Nô Pintcha |
| Online news | O Democrata |
| Tv | Televisão da Guiné-Bissau |
| Radio | Rádio Nacional da Guiné-Bissau |