Cost of living in Douala, Cameroon vs Silkeborg, Denmark
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 55% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,439 Franc (kr50) | kr129 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,221 Franc (kr25) | kr70 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,650 Franc (kr19) | kr33 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,178 Franc (kr13) | kr8 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 960 Franc (kr11) | kr37 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (kr11) | kr20 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,080 Franc (kr23) | kr46 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,853 Franc (kr21) | kr18 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 976 Franc (kr11) | kr15 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 626 Franc (kr7) | kr15 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,776 Franc (kr43) | kr126 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,572 Franc (kr18) | kr24 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 344 Franc (kr3.88) | kr17 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 34% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 548,522 Franc (kr6,185) | kr16,959 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 249,052 Franc (kr2,808) | kr7,785 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 80,500 Franc (kr908) | kr1,557 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340,176 Franc (kr3,836) | kr7,000 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 182,108 Franc (kr2,054) | kr4,000 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,409 Franc (kr681) | kr1,500 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,511 Franc (kr446) | kr184 | + 143% | |
40” flat screen tv | 289,847 Franc (kr3,268) | kr7,145 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,382 Franc (kr794) | kr1,049 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,949 Franc (kr33) | kr60 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 Franc (kr211) | kr219 | - 3% | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 66% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,436 Franc (kr118) | kr1,200 | - 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,573 Franc (kr209) | kr400 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,526 Franc (kr401) | kr1,000 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,348 Franc (kr365) | kr1,155 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 75% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,333,330 Franc (kr48,864) | kr334,932 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Franc (kr7) | kr11 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,020 Franc (kr192) | kr914 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,104 Franc (kr46) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is 24% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Franc (kr51) | kr50 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,833 Franc (kr77) | kr150 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,832 Franc (kr145) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,724 Franc (kr42) | kr40 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,086 Franc (kr35) | kr38 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Franc (kr23) | kr30 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,057 Franc (kr12) | kr11 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,010 Franc (kr11) | kr35 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,834 Franc (kr66) | kr178 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is 66% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,450 Franc (kr152) | kr376 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,790 Franc (kr155) | kr173 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (kr226) | kr500 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,512 Franc (kr468) | kr804 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,699 Franc (kr53) | kr73 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,109 Franc (kr13) | kr48 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,120 Franc (kr13) | kr38 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (kr0.91) | kr12 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,839 Franc (kr258) | kr311 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,035 Franc (kr12) | kr48 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr49,000 in Silkeborg you would need to make just about kr20,928 (1,855,951 Franc) in Douala.
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