Cost of living in Yaoundé, Cameroon vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 15% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,611 Franc (CH$7,208) | CH$9,027 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,319 Franc (CH$4,264) | CH$4,792 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,829 Franc (CH$3,634) | CH$1,865 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,096 Franc (CH$1,408) | CH$834 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,163 Franc (CH$1,494) | CH$2,236 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,825 Franc (CH$2,345) | CH$1,171 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,349 Franc (CH$4,301) | CH$3,757 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,098 Franc (CH$3,979) | CH$1,247 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 906 Franc (CH$1,164) | CH$747 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 629 Franc (CH$807) | CH$832 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,286 Franc (CH$8,074) | CH$4,502 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,228 Franc (CH$1,577) | CH$1,541 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 Franc (CH$514) | CH$421 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 42% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 605,625 Franc (CH$777,935) | CH$769,171 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 450,000 Franc (CH$578,032) | CH$495,073 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 71,148 Franc (CH$91,390) | CH$57,158 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 458,820 Franc (CH$589,362) | CH$487,860 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (CH$321,129) | CH$311,873 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 53,671 Franc (CH$68,942) | CH$42,249 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,308 Franc (CH$47,923) | CH$15,629 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 316,019 Franc (CH$405,932) | CH$225,587 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 129,005 Franc (CH$165,709) | CH$63,287 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,241 Franc (CH$11,870) | CH$7,477 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (CH$2,569) | CH$4,513 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 86% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55,403 Franc (CH$71,166) | CH$37,711 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,167 Franc (CH$45,173) | CH$21,105 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,403 Franc (CH$77,589) | CH$45,907 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,315 Franc (CH$41,509) | CH$57,432 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 19% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,281,500 Franc (CH$20,913,857) | CH$13,945,100 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 613 Franc (CH$787) | CH$793 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,690 Franc (CH$20,154) | CH$40,506 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$5,566 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 16% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,241 Franc (CH$2,878) | CH$2,786 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (CH$5,780) | CH$6,795 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,000 Franc (CH$15,414) | CH$32,795 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,794 Franc (CH$2,304) | CH$4,472 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,702 Franc (CH$3,470) | CH$2,934 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (CH$1,927) | CH$2,938 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,327 Franc (CH$1,705) | CH$1,700 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,051 Franc (CH$1,350) | CH$1,677 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,773 Franc (CH$8,700) | CH$11,931 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,343 Franc (CH$10,716) | CH$21,492 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CH$8,791 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$31,837 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,684 Franc (CH$38,130) | CH$28,448 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,410 Franc (CH$6,949) | CH$5,999 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,289 Franc (CH$2,940) | CH$2,836 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 815 Franc (CH$1,046) | CH$2,394 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$420,479 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (CH$128) | CH$124 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,762 Franc (CH$61,351) | CH$45,773 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (CH$1,285) | CH$4,142 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least CH$2,444,444 (1,903,007 Franc) in Yaoundé to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$2,210,000 in Santiago.
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