Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (Taka 734) | Taka 281 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (Taka 401) | Taka 397 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (Taka 311) | Taka 233 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (Taka 173) | Taka 86 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (Taka 116) | Taka 110 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 147) | Taka 57 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (Taka 294) | Taka 371 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (Taka 409) | Taka 185 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (Taka 123) | Taka 26 | + 367% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (Taka 97) | Taka 489 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (Taka 510) | Taka 1,518 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (Taka 207) | Taka 109 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (Taka 61) | Taka 46 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (Taka 36,696) | Taka 35,010 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Taka 36,696) | Taka 20,341 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Taka 14,678) | Taka 3,984 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (Taka 28,797) | Taka 26,136 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 16,632 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Taka 7,339) | Taka 2,826 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (Taka 2,485) | Taka 913 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (Taka 19,947) | Taka 37,121 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (Taka 9,002) | Taka 14,580 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 440) | Taka 413 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 226 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (Taka 2,834) | Taka 1,323 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (Taka 1,311) | Taka 1,678 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (Taka 4,455) | Taka 4,600 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (Taka 3,773) | Taka 5,408 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (Taka 1,027,488) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 86 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,404) | Taka 1,146 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 220) | Taka 296 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,468) | Taka 1,191 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 220) | Taka 498 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (Taka 551) | Taka 208 | + 164% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (Taka 219) | Taka 451 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 147) | Taka 177 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (Taka 117) | Taka 206 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 294) | Taka 307 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (Taka 1,104) | Taka 1,410 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 440) | Taka 801 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,468) | Taka 1,939 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,202) | Taka 2,520 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (Taka 1,519) | Taka 1,328 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (Taka 283) | Taka 393 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (Taka 95) | Taka 641 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Taka 7) | Taka 2.19 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (Taka 3,662) | Taka 1,057 | + 246% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 147) | Taka 261 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 698 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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