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Cost of living in Yaoundé, Cameroon vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 157% | |||
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Food in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 157% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,901 Franc (E£ 179) | E£ 53 | + 241% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,881 Franc (E£ 87) | E£ 49 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,098 Franc (E£ 94) | E£ 28 | + 231% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,086 Franc (E£ 33) | E£ 11 | + 206% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,255 Franc (E£ 38) | E£ 13 | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,825 Franc (E£ 55) | E£ 5.42 | + 920% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,593 Franc (E£ 109) | E£ 13 | + 717% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,910 Franc (E£ 58) | E£ 21 | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (E£ 24) | E£ 6 | + 287% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (E£ 18) | E£ 25 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,143 Franc (E£ 216) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,218 Franc (E£ 37) | E£ 8 | + 387% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 360 Franc (E£ 11) | E£ 8 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 127% | |||
Housing in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 127% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 605,625 Franc (E£ 18,350) | E£ 4,000 | + 359% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 442,734 Franc (E£ 13,415) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 64,186 Franc (E£ 1,945) | E£ 350 | + 456% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 533,333 Franc (E£ 16,160) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 242,734 Franc (E£ 7,355) | E£ 1,500 | + 390% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,736 Franc (E£ 1,537) | E£ 1,000 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,179 Franc (E£ 1,278) | E£ 193 | + 561% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,200,000 Franc (E£ 36,360) | E£ 3,000 | + 1112% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (E£ 4,545) | E£ 1,200 | + 279% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,500 Franc (E£ 348) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (E£ 61) | E£ 38 | + 62% | |
Clothes | + 164% | |||
Clothes in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 164% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (E£ 1,818) | E£ 400 | + 354% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (E£ 1,363) | E£ 533 | + 156% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,000 Franc (E£ 1,969) | E£ 857 | + 130% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,469 Franc (E£ 923) | E£ 800 | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,000,000 Franc (E£ 696,896) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 613 Franc (E£ 19) | E£ 4.44 | + 318% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,690 Franc (E£ 475) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 100% | |||
Personal Care in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 100% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,375 Franc (E£ 72) | E£ 27 | + 167% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (E£ 136) | E£ 50 | + 173% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,500 Franc (E£ 379) | E£ 100 | + 279% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,900 Franc (E£ 58) | E£ 50 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,625 Franc (E£ 80) | E£ 34 | + 131% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,367 Franc (E£ 41) | E£ 30 | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,063 Franc (E£ 32) | E£ 15 | + 115% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,500 Franc (E£ 258) | E£ 50 | + 415% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 78% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,250 Franc (E£ 311) | E£ 173 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 60 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,658 Franc (E£ 990) | E£ 350 | + 183% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,974 Franc (E£ 151) | E£ 25 | + 503% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,600 Franc (E£ 79) | E£ 15 | + 425% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 826 Franc (E£ 25) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (E£ 3.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,000 Franc (E£ 1,697) | E£ 300 | + 466% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 825 Franc (E£ 25) | E£ 40 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 91% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,997
(692,985 Franc)
in Yaoundé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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