- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- United Kingdom
- Yaoundé
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yaoundé, Cameroon compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,547 Franc (£7) | £15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,881 Franc (£3.85) | £5.50 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,123 Franc (£4.17) | £3.42 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,101 Franc (£1.47) | £0.81 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,147 Franc (£1.53) | £2.15 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,825 Franc (£2.44) | £1.37 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,593 Franc (£4.80) | £4.65 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,694 Franc (£4.93) | £1.77 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (£1.07) | £0.79 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (£0.81) | £1.64 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,167 Franc (£10) | £7 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,221 Franc (£1.63) | £1.76 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 308 Franc (£0.41) | £0.76 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 468,125 Franc (£625) | £1,307 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 442,734 Franc (£591) | £1,091 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 64,186 Franc (£86) | £181 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 485,468 Franc (£648) | £686 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 242,734 Franc (£324) | £568 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,736 Franc (£68) | £117 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,179 Franc (£56) | £22 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,200,000 Franc (£1,602) | £356 | + 351% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (£200) | £79 | + 153% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (£20) | £8 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,571 Franc (£2.10) | £12 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 58% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (£80) | £67 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (£60) | £32 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 73,333 Franc (£98) | £60 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,469 Franc (£41) | £64 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,000,000 Franc (£30,710) | £17,989 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 620 Franc (£0.83) | £1.14 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,690 Franc (£21) | £60 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,333 Franc (£3.12) | £3.17 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (£6) | £5.88 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 13,333 Franc (£18) | £61 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,900 Franc (£2.54) | £2.60 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,667 Franc (£3.56) | £1.39 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.06 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,290 Franc (£1.72) | £1.57 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,063 Franc (£1.42) | £1.96 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (£16) | £15 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,250 Franc (£14) | £36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £68 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,658 Franc (£44) | £56 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,475 Franc (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,600 Franc (£3.47) | £2.76 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 826 Franc (£1.10) | £4.24 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (£0.13) | £0.04 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,000 Franc (£75) | £37 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 825 Franc (£1.10) | £9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 330 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,260
(2,441,493 Franc)
in Yaoundé.
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