- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- India
- Douala
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Douala, Cameroon compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 76% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,917 Franc (₨461) | ₨261 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,079 Franc (₨245) | ₨296 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,421 Franc (₨285) | ₨113 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,125 Franc (₨133) | ₨44 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,094 Franc (₨129) | ₨118 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 798 Franc (₨94) | ₨27 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,764 Franc (₨679) | ₨271 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,103 Franc (₨366) | ₨102 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,060 Franc (₨125) | ₨20 | + 526% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 794 Franc (₨94) | ₨92 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,613 Franc (₨897) | ₨885 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,667 Franc (₨196) | ₨60 | + 227% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 293 Franc (₨35) | ₨28 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 114% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 491,667 Franc (₨57,917) | ₨24,870 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (₨23,560) | ₨16,882 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,000 Franc (₨10,602) | ₨3,586 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 290,000 Franc (₨34,161) | ₨14,399 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 121,635 Franc (₨14,328) | ₨11,333 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 72,474 Franc (₨8,537) | ₨2,000 | + 327% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37,786 Franc (₨4,451) | ₨1,415 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 386,376 Franc (₨45,514) | ₨32,610 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,939 Franc (₨8,945) | ₨10,757 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,520 Franc (₨415) | ₨277 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,175 Franc (₨1,434) | ₨888 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 131% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,335 Franc (₨2,631) | ₨1,805 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 43,415 Franc (₨5,114) | ₨1,948 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,313 Franc (₨5,102) | ₨2,695 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,017 Franc (₨4,478) | ₨2,495 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 42% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,872,900 Franc (₨691,813) | ₨1,077,630 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 575 Franc (₨68) | ₨54 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,697 Franc (₨2,202) | ₨685 | + 222% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨121 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is 107% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (₨707) | ₨500 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,865 Franc (₨691) | ₨80 | + 764% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 18,000 Franc (₨2,120) | ₨500 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,724 Franc (₨439) | ₨200 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,328 Franc (₨628) | ₨438 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (₨318) | ₨164 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,697 Franc (₨200) | ₨100 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,118 Franc (₨132) | ₨47 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,000 Franc (₨1,060) | ₨134 | + 693% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is 102% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,333 Franc (₨2,749) | ₨826 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,000 Franc (₨2,003) | ₨381 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Franc (₨2,945) | ₨682 | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,500 Franc (₨6,184) | ₨3,993 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,000 Franc (₨1,060) | ₨100 | + 960% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,379 Franc (₨398) | ₨100 | + 298% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (₨18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,359 Franc (₨4,754) | ₨1,000 | + 375% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,195 Franc (₨141) | ₨120 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 154 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is 88% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨154,111
(1,308,271 Franc)
in Douala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨82,000
in Allahabad.
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