Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Douala | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,439 Franc (29 zł) | 31 zł | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,221 Franc (15 zł) | 24 zł | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,650 Franc (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,178 Franc (8 zł) | 3.40 zł | + 128% | |
12 eggs, large | 960 Franc (6 zł) | 11 zł | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,080 Franc (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,853 Franc (12 zł) | 3.91 zł | + 212% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 976 Franc (6 zł) | 5.91 zł | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 626 Franc (4.12 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,776 Franc (25 zł) | 31 zł | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,572 Franc (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 344 Franc (2.26 zł) | 2.92 zł | - 22% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 548,522 Franc (3,610 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 249,052 Franc (1,639 zł) | 2,923 zł | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 94,966 Franc (625 zł) | 537 zł | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340,176 Franc (2,239 zł) | 2,353 zł | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 182,108 Franc (1,198 zł) | 1,848 zł | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,409 Franc (398 zł) | 317 zł | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,511 Franc (260 zł) | 41 zł | + 533% | |
40” flat screen tv | 289,847 Franc (1,907 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,382 Franc (463 zł) | 516 zł | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,949 Franc (19 zł) | 34 zł | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 Franc (123 zł) | 22 zł | + 451% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 33% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,436 Franc (69 zł) | 256 zł | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,573 Franc (122 zł) | 131 zł | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,526 Franc (234 zł) | 286 zł | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,348 Franc (213 zł) | 380 zł | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 28% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,333,330 Franc (28,517 zł) | 92,931 zł | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Franc (3.86 zł) | 6 zł | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,020 Franc (112 zł) | 116 zł | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,158 Franc (27 zł) | 26 zł | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Franc (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,833 Franc (45 zł) | 44 zł | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,832 Franc (84 zł) | 173 zł | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,833 Franc (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,086 Franc (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Franc (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,057 Franc (7 zł) | 5.53 zł | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,010 Franc (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,885 Franc (45 zł) | 45 zł | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,450 Franc (89 zł) | 87 zł | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,790 Franc (91 zł) | 58 zł | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (263 zł) | 184 zł | + 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,512 Franc (273 zł) | 161 zł | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,699 Franc (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,109 Franc (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,120 Franc (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,616 zł | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (0.53 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,925 Franc (144 zł) | 137 zł | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,029 Franc (7 zł) | 18 zł | - 63% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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