Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (Taka 894) | Taka 350 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (Taka 489) | Taka 507 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (Taka 379) | Taka 210 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (Taka 211) | Taka 88 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 129 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 179) | Taka 90 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (Taka 358) | Taka 369 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (Taka 498) | Taka 208 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (Taka 150) | Taka 33 | + 353% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (Taka 119) | Taka 386 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (Taka 622) | Taka 1,412 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (Taka 252) | Taka 110 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (Taka 74) | Taka 70 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (Taka 44,715) | Taka 52,964 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Taka 44,715) | Taka 24,651 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Taka 17,886) | Taka 2,870 | + 523% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (Taka 35,090) | Taka 34,158 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,892 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Taka 8,943) | Taka 2,246 | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (Taka 3,028) | Taka 1,396 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (Taka 24,306) | Taka 35,407 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (Taka 10,969) | Taka 15,748 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 537) | Taka 491 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (Taka 3,453) | Taka 2,970 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (Taka 1,597) | Taka 3,111 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (Taka 5,428) | Taka 6,985 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (Taka 4,597) | Taka 4,408 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 24% 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 1,252,022) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (Taka 108) | Taka 111 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,366) | Taka 1,500 | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 268) | Taka 191 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 436 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,789) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 268) | Taka 487 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (Taka 671) | Taka 286 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (Taka 267) | Taka 502 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 179) | Taka 80 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (Taka 143) | Taka 212 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 358) | Taka 389 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cameroon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (Taka 1,346) | Taka 1,168 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 537) | Taka 858 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,789) | Taka 2,000 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,683) | Taka 2,051 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (Taka 1,851) | Taka 1,000 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (Taka 345) | Taka 215 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (Taka 116) | Taka 533 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Taka 9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (Taka 4,462) | Taka 1,760 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,017 Franc (Taka 182) | Taka 274 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 554 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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