Moving to Wisconsin from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Guinea-Bissau to Wisconsin — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Wisconsin, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madison averages 56°F vs 90°F in Bissau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Guinea-Bissau to Wisconsin, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
40 ↑ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Guinea-Bissau to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Wisconsin.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

GW
9.5%
WI
37.8%

Guinea-Bissau performs better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

GW
35.0%
WI
89.5%

Wisconsin performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
WI
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
WI
$59,333

Wisconsin performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
WI
77.7 yrs

Wisconsin performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Madison Rain: 34.5 in/yr (876 mm)
56° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Madison
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) 68°/46°F (20°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) 78°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C)
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Month Bissau Madison
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C)
Dec 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Wisconsin?

Usually fine from major cities in Wisconsin. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Wisconsin compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau performs better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Wisconsin compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Madison is 56°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Madison receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Wisconsin?

The official language in Wisconsin is English. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW
Population 2,026,778 5,686,986
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911