- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.29 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.86 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (R$ 5.15) | R$ 3.28 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (R$ 5.01) | R$ 4.61 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc (R$ 76) | R$ 40 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc (R$ 2.44) | R$ 3.22 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (R$ 4,356) | R$ 3,132 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 1,962) | R$ 1,937 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (R$ 387) | R$ 637 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc (R$ 3,286) | R$ 2,132 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,308) | R$ 1,335 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (R$ 131) | R$ 397 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 81 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,308) | R$ 1,726 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 262) | R$ 422 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc (R$ 223) | R$ 207 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (R$ 153) | R$ 182 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc (R$ 334) | R$ 338 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (R$ 229) | R$ 254 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (R$ 39,238) | R$ 87,218 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (R$ 3.07) | R$ 4.35 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (R$ 118) | R$ 202 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (R$ 35) | R$ 47 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 229 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.85 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.03 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 39 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 97 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 175 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (R$ 131) | R$ 178 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (R$ 3.27) | R$ 9 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (R$ 5.23) | R$ 11 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (R$ 0.39) | R$ 1.22 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (R$ 98) | R$ 117 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,806 prices entered by 2,360 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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