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Living in Guinea Bissau: the ultimate expat guide

Living in Guinea Bissau: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Guinea Bissau.

Located in West Africa, Guinea-Bissau is a fascinating country for expatriates settling here to live and work. The country hosts a small expat community, most of them working in embassies or NGOs.

Guinea-Bissau mixes African influences with its Portuguese colonial heritage, creating a unique culture. Expatriates living here should master Portuguese, the official language, or French which is widely spoken.

Key facts

Population2.1 million
Expats15,000-20,000
Top nationalitiesSenegalese, Guinean, Portuguese, Chinese, Nigerian
LanguagesPortuguese, Crioulo, French, Balanta, Fula
Monthly cost of living
1 person$800
Family of 4$2,200