Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,523 Franc (Taka 645) | Taka 288 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,628 Franc (Taka 232) | Taka 383 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,575 Franc (Taka 225) | Taka 165 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,091 Franc (Taka 156) | Taka 82 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,100 Franc (Taka 157) | Taka 116 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Taka 71) | Taka 52 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,619 Franc (Taka 231) | Taka 434 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,383 Franc (Taka 197) | Taka 186 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 737 Franc (Taka 105) | Taka 25 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 912 Franc (Taka 130) | Taka 426 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,290 Franc (Taka 1,325) | Taka 1,811 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,291 Franc (Taka 184) | Taka 103 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 320 Franc (Taka 46) | Taka 42 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 751,250 Franc (Taka 107,191) | Taka 46,240 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 42,805) | Taka 27,702 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,000 Franc (Taka 5,279) | Taka 4,496 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 486,906 Franc (Taka 69,473) | Taka 34,541 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246,431 Franc (Taka 35,161) | Taka 19,179 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38,572 Franc (Taka 5,504) | Taka 3,784 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,114 Franc (Taka 2,156) | Taka 1,257 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 169,666 Franc (Taka 24,208) | Taka 36,803 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 51,932 Franc (Taka 7,410) | Taka 12,836 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,794 Franc (Taka 684) | Taka 341 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 1,289 | - | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,102 Franc (Taka 3,439) | Taka 1,745 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (Taka 3,329) | Taka 1,618 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,207 Franc (Taka 5,737) | Taka 4,829 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,643 Franc (Taka 5,656) | Taka 3,962 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (Taka 856,097) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 619 Franc (Taka 88) | Taka 94 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,140) | Taka 2,580 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (Taka 321) | Taka 189 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (Taka 755) | Taka 588 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,427) | Taka 914 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 357) | Taka 560 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,048 Franc (Taka 292) | Taka 256 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,242 Franc (Taka 177) | Taka 87 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,059 Franc (Taka 151) | Taka 102 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,252 Franc (Taka 464) | Taka 232 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,071 Franc (Taka 866) | Taka 1,040 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 886 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,427) | Taka 2,026 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,854) | Taka 2,404 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,907 Franc (Taka 272) | Taka 1,227 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (Taka 71) | Taka 393 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 647 Franc (Taka 92) | Taka 572 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 Franc (Taka 7) | Taka 1.70 | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,140) | Taka 1,895 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Taka 171) | Taka 277 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,379 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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