- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc (Taka 953) | Taka 335 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (Taka 474) | Taka 428 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc (Taka 339) | Taka 173 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc (Taka 182) | Taka 74 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc (Taka 168) | Taka 98 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (Taka 138) | Taka 58 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (Taka 262) | Taka 373 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (Taka 226) | Taka 148 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (Taka 115) | Taka 24 | + 372% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (Taka 112) | Taka 338 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc (Taka 1,687) | Taka 2,417 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (Taka 228) | Taka 101 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc (Taka 54) | Taka 46 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (Taka 97,067) | Taka 42,612 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 43,716) | Taka 35,009 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (Taka 8,621) | Taka 4,026 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc (Taka 73,225) | Taka 44,270 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (Taka 29,144) | Taka 26,672 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,914) | Taka 3,605 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,457) | Taka 2,007 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Taka 29,144) | Taka 43,423 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,829) | Taka 14,696 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc (Taka 882) | Taka 299 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc (Taka 4,961) | Taka 2,215 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (Taka 3,400) | Taka 2,647 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc (Taka 7,452) | Taka 4,735 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (Taka 5,100) | Taka 4,152 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (Taka 874,328) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (Taka 68) | Taka 93 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (Taka 2,628) | Taka 2,382 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (Taka 328) | Taka 419 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (Taka 771) | Taka 522 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,457) | Taka 1,181 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 364) | Taka 370 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc (Taka 328) | Taka 293 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 361 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc (Taka 186) | Taka 91 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (Taka 146) | Taka 107 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc (Taka 551) | Taka 317 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (Taka 1,020) | Taka 951 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 793 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,457) | Taka 3,706 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,914) | Taka 2,831 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Taka 364) | Taka 1,364 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (Taka 73) | Taka 338 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (Taka 117) | Taka 501 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Taka 9) | Taka 22 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,186) | Taka 2,792 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 146) | Taka 232 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,465 prices entered by 354 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.14572
BDT
/
XAF
Cost of living in Cameroon is about the same as in Bangladesh
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