- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Yemen
- Douala
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Douala, Cameroon compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 26% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,666 Franc (1,196 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,079 Franc (933 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,421 Franc (1,086 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,125 Franc (505 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,094 Franc (491 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 798 Franc (358 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,764 Franc (2,586 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 547% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,103 Franc (1,392 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,060 Franc (475 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 794 Franc (356 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,613 Franc (3,416 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,667 Franc (748 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 304% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 293 Franc (132 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 50% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 491,667 Franc (220,577 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (89,726 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,000 Franc (40,377 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 558% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 290,000 Franc (130,103 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 121,635 Franc (54,569 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 72,474 Franc (32,514 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37,786 Franc (16,952 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 386,376 Franc (173,340 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,939 Franc (34,068 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,520 Franc (1,579 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,175 Franc (5,462 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 1357% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 22% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,335 Franc (10,020 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 43,415 Franc (19,477 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,313 Franc (19,431 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,017 Franc (17,056 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 222% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 9% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,872,900 Franc (2,634,762 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 575 Franc (258 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,697 Franc (8,388 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,051 ﷼ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is 83% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (2,692 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,865 Franc (2,631 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 18,000 Franc (8,075 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 267% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,724 Franc (1,671 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,328 Franc (2,390 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (1,211 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,697 Franc (762 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,118 Franc (501 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,000 Franc (4,038 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is 125% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,333 Franc (10,468 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 377% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,000 Franc (7,627 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Franc (11,216 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,500 Franc (23,553 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,000 Franc (4,038 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 1246% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 415 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,379 Franc (1,516 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,000 Franc (89,726 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (67 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 513% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,359 Franc (18,106 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,195 Franc (536 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| 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 102 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is 38% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 442,328 ﷼
(985,952 Franc)
in Douala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
321,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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