- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Pakistan
- Yaoundé
- Karachi
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Karachi (Pakistan)
| Food | 206% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 206% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 2,200 Franc (₨425) | ₨150 | 184% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,000 Franc (₨193) | ₨117 | 65% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 1,500 Franc (₨290) | ₨76 | 283% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (₨232) | ₨32 | 619% |
| 12 eggs, large | 100 Franc (₨19.34) | ₨21 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨76 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨89 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,500 Franc (₨1,257) | ₨46 | 2612% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨90 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 450 Franc (₨87) | ₨27 | 219% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨171 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,800 Franc (₨348) | ₨30 | 1064% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨97) | ₨16.70 | 479% |
| Housing | 17% | ||
| Housing in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 17% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 190,000 Franc (₨36,737) | ₨63,949 | 43% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 32,500 Franc (₨6,284) | ₨1,788 | 252% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 49,000 Franc (₨9,474) | ₨641 | 1377% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨9,227 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | ₨3,869 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨123 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 8% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | ₨4,062 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | ₨1,156 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 30,000 Franc (₨5,801) | ₨1,197 | 385% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | ₨895 | - |
| Transportation | 19% | ||
| Transportation in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 19% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨333,333 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 569 Franc (₨110) | ₨10.27 | 971% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,648 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 1% | ||
| Personal Care in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 1% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | ₨123 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 800 Franc (₨155) | ₨78 | 99% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨69 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨66 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨55 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨87 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨900 | - |
| Entertainment | 35% | ||
| Entertainment in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 35% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨967) | ₨320 | 202% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨794 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (₨3,867) | ₨650 | 495% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (₨967) | ₨220 | 340% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨57 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 750 Franc (₨145) | ₨66 | 119% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨6,613 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (₨19.34) | ₨19.35 | 0% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 12,000 Franc (₨2,320) | ₨1,945 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 1,000 Franc (₨193) | ₨270 | 28% |
| TOTAL | 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,828 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 38% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan)
For example, you would need at least ₨646,023
(3,341,206 Franc)
in Yaoundé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨468,750
in Karachi.