Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Douala | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,439 Franc (12,689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,221 Franc (6,349 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,650 Franc (4,716 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,178 Franc (3,367 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 960 Franc (2,745 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (2,859 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,080 Franc (5,946 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,853 Franc (5,297 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 976 Franc (2,789 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 626 Franc (1,791 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,776 Franc (10,796 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,572 Franc (4,494 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 344 Franc (983 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 10% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 548,522 Franc (1,568,167 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 249,052 Franc (712,014 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 94,966 Franc (271,496 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340,176 Franc (972,528 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 182,108 Franc (520,628 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,409 Franc (172,702 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,511 Franc (112,957 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 289,847 Franc (828,642 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,382 Franc (201,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,949 Franc (8,431 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 Franc (53,604 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,436 Franc (29,836 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,573 Franc (53,099 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,526 Franc (101,565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,348 Franc (92,478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,333,330 Franc (12,388,538 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Franc (1,677 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,020 Franc (48,657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,158 Franc (11,888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Franc (12,865 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,833 Franc (19,536 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,832 Franc (36,686 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,833 Franc (10,959 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,086 Franc (8,823 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Franc (5,809 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,057 Franc (3,022 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,010 Franc (2,887 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,885 Franc (19,684 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,450 Franc (38,451 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,790 Franc (39,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (114,356 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,512 Franc (118,679 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,699 Franc (13,434 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,109 Franc (3,172 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,120 Franc (3,201 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (231 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,925 Franc (62,680 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,029 Franc (2,943 Kwacha) | - | - | |
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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