Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 30 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 31 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 4.37 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.84 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (R$ 5.32) | R$ 5.73 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 43 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (R$ 3.31) | R$ 3.80 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,005) | R$ 2,800 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,005) | R$ 1,974 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (R$ 802) | R$ 590 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (R$ 1,573) | R$ 2,228 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,470 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 401) | R$ 418 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (R$ 136) | R$ 84 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (R$ 1,090) | R$ 1,988 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (R$ 492) | R$ 588 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 53% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (R$ 155) | R$ 239 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 218 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (R$ 243) | R$ 346 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (R$ 206) | R$ 263 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (R$ 56,129) | R$ 98,694 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (R$ 4.86) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 241) | R$ 223 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 244 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.63 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 47 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (R$ 60) | R$ 93 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 53 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 183 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 120) | R$ 190 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (R$ 83) | R$ 28 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (R$ 5.21) | R$ 10 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.23 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (R$ 200) | R$ 125 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,329 prices entered by 2,021 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
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