- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- India
- Douala
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Douala, Cameroon compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 48% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,666 Franc (₨296) | ₨295 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,079 Franc (₨231) | ₨341 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,421 Franc (₨269) | ₨113 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,125 Franc (₨125) | ₨44 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,094 Franc (₨121) | ₨118 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 798 Franc (₨88) | ₨24 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,764 Franc (₨640) | ₨329 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,103 Franc (₨344) | ₨103 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,060 Franc (₨118) | ₨21 | + 460% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 794 Franc (₨88) | ₨93 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,613 Franc (₨845) | ₨951 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,667 Franc (₨185) | ₨57 | + 223% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 293 Franc (₨33) | ₨32 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 103% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 491,667 Franc (₨54,551) | ₨26,100 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (₨22,190) | ₨16,882 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,000 Franc (₨9,986) | ₨3,586 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 283,785 Franc (₨31,486) | ₨14,399 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 121,635 Franc (₨13,496) | ₨11,333 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 72,474 Franc (₨8,041) | ₨2,000 | + 302% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37,786 Franc (₨4,192) | ₨1,198 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 386,376 Franc (₨42,869) | ₨36,364 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,939 Franc (₨8,425) | ₨10,899 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,520 Franc (₨391) | ₨291 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,175 Franc (₨1,351) | ₨944 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 117% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,335 Franc (₨2,478) | ₨1,829 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 43,415 Franc (₨4,817) | ₨1,948 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,313 Franc (₨4,806) | ₨2,900 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,017 Franc (₨4,218) | ₨2,742 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 8% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,872,900 Franc (₨651,603) | ₨1,077,630 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 575 Franc (₨64) | ₨54 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,697 Franc (₨2,074) | ₨2,053 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is 64% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (₨666) | ₨500 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,865 Franc (₨651) | ₨80 | + 713% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 18,000 Franc (₨1,997) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,724 Franc (₨413) | ₨200 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,328 Franc (₨591) | ₨438 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (₨300) | ₨164 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,697 Franc (₨188) | ₨100 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,118 Franc (₨124) | ₨47 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,000 Franc (₨999) | ₨134 | + 647% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is 121% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,333 Franc (₨2,589) | ₨826 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,000 Franc (₨1,886) | ₨390 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Franc (₨2,774) | ₨597 | + 365% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,500 Franc (₨5,825) | ₨3,993 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,000 Franc (₨999) | ₨100 | + 899% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,379 Franc (₨375) | ₨100 | + 275% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,000 Franc (₨22,190) | ₨12,500 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (₨17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,359 Franc (₨4,478) | ₨500 | + 796% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,195 Franc (₨133) | ₨120 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is 60% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨149,613
(1,348,466 Franc)
in Douala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Allahabad.
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