- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Yemen
- Douala
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Douala, Cameroon compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 22% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,666 Franc (1,137 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,079 Franc (887 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,421 Franc (1,033 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,125 Franc (480 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,094 Franc (466 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 798 Franc (340 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,764 Franc (2,459 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 515% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,103 Franc (1,324 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,060 Franc (452 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 794 Franc (339 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,613 Franc (3,248 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,667 Franc (711 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 284% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 293 Franc (125 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 42% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 491,667 Franc (209,729 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (85,313 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,000 Franc (38,391 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 526% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 283,785 Franc (121,053 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 121,635 Franc (51,886 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 72,474 Franc (30,915 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37,786 Franc (16,118 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 386,376 Franc (164,815 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,939 Franc (32,393 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,520 Franc (1,501 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,175 Franc (5,193 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 1285% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 14% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,335 Franc (9,527 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 43,415 Franc (18,519 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,313 Franc (18,476 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,017 Franc (16,217 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 206% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 12% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,872,900 Franc (2,505,187 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 575 Franc (245 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,697 Franc (7,975 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,051 ﷼ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is 75% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (2,559 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,865 Franc (2,502 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 18,000 Franc (7,678 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,724 Franc (1,588 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,328 Franc (2,273 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (1,152 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,697 Franc (724 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,118 Franc (477 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,000 Franc (3,839 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 283% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is 123% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,333 Franc (9,953 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,000 Franc (7,252 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Franc (10,664 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,500 Franc (22,395 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,000 Franc (3,839 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 1180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 415 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,379 Franc (1,442 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,000 Franc (85,313 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (64 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 483% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,359 Franc (17,216 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,195 Franc (510 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 127 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is 33% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 401,986 ﷼
(942,373 Franc)
in Douala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
303,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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