Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,005 Franc (Taka 781) | Taka 230 | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 390) | Taka 360 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (Taka 330) | Taka 186 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (Taka 193) | Taka 75 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 751 Franc (Taka 117) | Taka 112 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 156) | Taka 63 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (Taka 312) | Taka 565 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (Taka 434) | Taka 163 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (Taka 131) | Taka 30 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 587 Franc (Taka 92) | Taka 459 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,769 Franc (Taka 588) | Taka 1,498 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325 Franc (Taka 207) | Taka 104 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc (Taka 133) | Taka 41 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 69,161 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Taka 38,994) | Taka 38,721 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Taka 15,598) | Taka 3,871 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (Taka 30,600) | Taka 40,269 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 25,689 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Taka 7,799) | Taka 4,188 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,353 Franc (Taka 2,239) | Taka 1,184 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (Taka 21,196) | Taka 37,952 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (Taka 9,566) | Taka 16,117 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,151 Franc (Taka 335) | Taka 417 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,679) | Taka 1,820 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,476 Franc (Taka 1,166) | Taka 2,240 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,526 Franc (Taka 3,825) | Taka 6,495 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,144 Franc (Taka 4,234) | Taka 4,346 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (Taka 1,091,827) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 573 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 94 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,679) | Taka 2,498 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 234) | Taka 147 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 576 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,560) | Taka 1,109 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 234) | Taka 406 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,561 Franc (Taka 399) | Taka 237 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,726 Franc (Taka 269) | Taka 405 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 156) | Taka 86 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 774 Franc (Taka 121) | Taka 114 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 312) | Taka 240 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,647 Franc (Taka 881) | Taka 1,140 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 468) | Taka 913 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,560) | Taka 2,331 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,340) | Taka 2,046 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,340) | Taka 1,157 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Taka 156) | Taka 302 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (Taka 101) | Taka 600 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Taka 8) | Taka 2.30 | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,878 Franc (Taka 2,789) | Taka 1,453 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Taka 187) | Taka 269 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,282 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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