- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- India
- Douala
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Douala, Cameroon compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 87% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,917 Franc (₨488) | ₨261 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,079 Franc (₨259) | ₨296 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,421 Franc (₨302) | ₨113 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,125 Franc (₨140) | ₨44 | + 218% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,094 Franc (₨136) | ₨118 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 798 Franc (₨99) | ₨27 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,764 Franc (₨718) | ₨271 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,103 Franc (₨386) | ₨102 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,060 Franc (₨132) | ₨20 | + 561% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 794 Franc (₨99) | ₨92 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,613 Franc (₨948) | ₨885 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,667 Franc (₨208) | ₨60 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 293 Franc (₨37) | ₨28 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 139% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 491,667 Franc (₨61,222) | ₨21,558 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (₨24,904) | ₨16,882 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,000 Franc (₨11,207) | ₨3,586 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 290,000 Franc (₨36,110) | ₨13,943 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 121,635 Franc (₨15,146) | ₨11,333 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 72,474 Franc (₨9,024) | ₨2,000 | + 351% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37,786 Franc (₨4,705) | ₨1,415 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 386,376 Franc (₨48,111) | ₨32,610 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,939 Franc (₨9,456) | ₨10,757 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,520 Franc (₨438) | ₨277 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,175 Franc (₨1,516) | ₨888 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 147% | |||
| Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 147% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,335 Franc (₨2,781) | ₨1,805 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 43,415 Franc (₨5,406) | ₨1,948 | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,313 Franc (₨5,393) | ₨2,695 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,017 Franc (₨4,734) | ₨2,495 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 23% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,872,900 Franc (₨731,284) | ₨989,189 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 583 Franc (₨73) | ₨54 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (₨1,868) | ₨3,050 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is 96% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Franc (₨560) | ₨500 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,833 Franc (₨851) | ₨80 | + 964% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 14,000 Franc (₨1,743) | ₨500 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,724 Franc (₨464) | ₨200 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,328 Franc (₨663) | ₨438 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (₨336) | ₨164 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (₨174) | ₨100 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,050 Franc (₨131) | ₨47 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,333 Franc (₨789) | ₨134 | + 490% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is 109% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,333 Franc (₨2,905) | ₨826 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,000 Franc (₨2,117) | ₨381 | + 456% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Franc (₨3,113) | ₨682 | + 357% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,500 Franc (₨6,537) | ₨3,993 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,000 Franc (₨1,121) | ₨100 | + 1021% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,379 Franc (₨421) | ₨100 | + 321% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (₨19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,359 Franc (₨5,025) | ₨1,000 | + 403% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,195 Franc (₨149) | ₨120 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is 67% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨117,180
(941,069 Franc)
in Douala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨70,000
in Allahabad.
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