Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is 36% more expensive than in Bangalore (India)
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 15% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
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Douala | Bangalore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,439 Franc (₨611) | ₨625 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,221 Franc (₨306) | ₨339 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,650 Franc (₨227) | ₨242 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,178 Franc (₨162) | ₨59 | + 173% | |
12 eggs, large | 960 Franc (₨132) | ₨98 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨138) | ₨35 | + 291% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,080 Franc (₨286) | ₨259 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,853 Franc (₨255) | ₨196 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 976 Franc (₨134) | ₨40 | + 236% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 626 Franc (₨86) | ₨183 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,776 Franc (₨520) | ₨696 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,572 Franc (₨216) | ₨71 | + 205% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 344 Franc (₨47) | ₨42 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 131% | |||
Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 131% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
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Douala | Bangalore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 548,522 Franc (₨75,511) | ₨45,996 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 249,052 Franc (₨34,285) | ₨26,242 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 94,966 Franc (₨13,073) | ₨3,310 | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340,176 Franc (₨46,829) | ₨37,163 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 182,108 Franc (₨25,069) | ₨20,887 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,409 Franc (₨8,316) | ₨2,190 | + 280% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,511 Franc (₨5,439) | ₨824 | + 560% | |
40” flat screen tv | 289,847 Franc (₨39,901) | ₨33,614 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,382 Franc (₨9,689) | ₨10,502 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,949 Franc (₨406) | ₨467 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 Franc (₨2,581) | ₨535 | + 382% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 29% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
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Douala | Bangalore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,436 Franc (₨1,437) | ₨2,776 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,573 Franc (₨2,557) | ₨3,920 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,526 Franc (₨4,891) | ₨4,875 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,348 Franc (₨4,453) | ₨3,028 | + 47% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 5% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
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Douala | Bangalore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,333,330 Franc (₨596,535) | ₨2,178,870 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Franc (₨81) | ₨106 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,020 Franc (₨2,343) | ₨1,294 | + 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,158 Franc (₨572) | ₨364 | + 57% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is 79% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
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Douala | Bangalore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Franc (₨619) | ₨100 | + 517% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,833 Franc (₨941) | ₨261 | + 260% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,832 Franc (₨1,767) | ₨966 | + 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,833 Franc (₨528) | ₨307 | + 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,086 Franc (₨425) | ₨296 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Franc (₨280) | ₨268 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,057 Franc (₨146) | ₨124 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,010 Franc (₨139) | ₨116 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,885 Franc (₨948) | ₨348 | + 173% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is 36% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
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Douala | Bangalore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,450 Franc (₨1,851) | ₨1,586 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,790 Franc (₨1,898) | ₨741 | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (₨5,506) | ₨3,201 | + 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,512 Franc (₨5,715) | ₨2,406 | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,699 Franc (₨647) | ₨535 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,109 Franc (₨153) | ₨244 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,120 Franc (₨154) | ₨315 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨13,617 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (₨11) | ₨5.46 | + 104% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,925 Franc (₨3,018) | ₨1,956 | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,029 Franc (₨142) | ₨292 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,115 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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