Cost of living in Yaoundé, Cameroon vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 11% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,611 Franc (291 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,319 Franc (172 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,829 Franc (147 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 168% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,096 Franc (57 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,163 Franc (60 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,825 Franc (95 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,349 Franc (174 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,098 Franc (161 NT$) | 108 NT$ | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 906 Franc (47 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 629 Franc (33 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,286 Franc (326 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,228 Franc (64 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 Franc (21 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 46% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 97% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 605,625 Franc (31,400 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 450,000 Franc (23,331 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 71,148 Franc (3,689 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 458,820 Franc (23,789 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (12,962 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 53,671 Franc (2,783 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 250% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,308 Franc (1,934 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 265% | |
40” flat screen tv | 316,019 Franc (16,385 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 129,005 Franc (6,689 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,241 Franc (479 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 117% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (104 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 51% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55,403 Franc (2,872 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,167 Franc (1,823 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,403 Franc (3,132 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,315 Franc (1,675 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 5% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,281,500 Franc (844,150 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 613 Franc (32 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,690 Franc (813 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 34% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,241 Franc (116 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (233 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,000 Franc (622 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,794 Franc (93 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,702 Franc (140 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (78 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,327 Franc (69 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,051 Franc (54 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,773 Franc (351 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Yaoundé (Cameroon) is 20% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,343 Franc (433 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 556 NT$ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,684 Franc (1,539 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,410 Franc (280 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,289 Franc (119 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 815 Franc (42 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (5.18 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,762 Franc (2,476 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 151% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (52 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 60,622 NT$ (1,169,248 Franc) in Yaoundé to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 49,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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