Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Argentina
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Cameroon is 14% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Cameroon | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (ARS $7,047) | ARS $8,789 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (ARS $2,819) | ARS $6,147 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (ARS $1,409) | ARS $1,980 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (ARS $2,537) | ARS $922 | + 175% | |
12 eggs, large | 880 Franc (ARS $1,240) | ARS $1,983 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (ARS $705) | ARS $1,161 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (ARS $4,228) | ARS $4,188 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (ARS $2,819) | ARS $1,598 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (ARS $705) | ARS $826 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (ARS $846) | ARS $1,081 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Franc (ARS $5,638) | ARS $4,384 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,200 Franc (ARS $1,691) | ARS $1,997 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (ARS $423) | ARS $491 | - 14% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Cameroon is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Cameroon | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (ARS $352,373) | ARS $504,478 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ARS $334,056 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (ARS $28,190) | ARS $37,425 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ARS $316,495 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ARS $214,592 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (ARS $16,914) | ARS $29,648 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (ARS $35,237) | ARS $11,519 | + 206% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,000 Franc (ARS $211,424) | ARS $272,511 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (ARS $86,441) | ARS $142,393 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (ARS $2,643) | ARS $3,912 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $3,173 | - | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Cameroon is 17% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Cameroon | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ARS $56,942 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (ARS $35,237) | ARS $33,538 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (ARS $14,095) | ARS $100,376 | - 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Franc (ARS $42,285) | ARS $79,547 | - 47% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Cameroon is 18% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Cameroon | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,500,000 Franc (ARS $3,523,728) | ARS $16,869,900 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 720 Franc (ARS $1,015) | ARS $728 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (ARS $42,285) | ARS $27,135 | + 56% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Cameroon is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Cameroon | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (ARS $1,409) | ARS $3,179 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $6,533 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $12,320 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc (ARS $2,819) | ARS $3,940 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (ARS $3,524) | ARS $2,032 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (ARS $2,114) | ARS $3,506 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 Franc (ARS $1,691) | ARS $2,494 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (ARS $2,114) | ARS $2,115 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (ARS $7,047) | ARS $5,779 | + 22% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Cameroon is 21% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Cameroon | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (ARS $14,095) | ARS $21,123 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (ARS $4,228) | ARS $7,619 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (ARS $14,095) | ARS $58,073 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,000 Franc (ARS $33,828) | ARS $22,565 | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (ARS $8,457) | ARS $6,086 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (ARS $3,524) | ARS $2,443 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (ARS $987) | ARS $2,380 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $403,195 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (ARS $85) | ARS $191 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (ARS $21,142) | ARS $22,726 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (ARS $1,128) | ARS $2,408 | - 53% | |
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 7,156 prices entered by 764 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is about the same as in Argentina
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