Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,717 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 39 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,540 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 37 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,411 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 5.57 | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,044 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (R$ 5.03) | R$ 8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 449 Franc (R$ 4.52) | R$ 7 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 651 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,299 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 50 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 895 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (R$ 3.02) | R$ 4.48 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 275,659 Franc (R$ 2,774) | R$ 4,123 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,752 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,434 Franc (R$ 175) | R$ 743 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,000 Franc (R$ 1,510) | R$ 3,008 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,996 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (R$ 121) | R$ 522 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,736 Franc (R$ 148) | R$ 91 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,659 Franc (R$ 1,768) | R$ 1,773 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (R$ 3,019) | R$ 646 | + 367% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,992 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 31 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 151) | R$ 283 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 252) | R$ 282 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,132 Franc (R$ 152) | R$ 427 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,302 Franc (R$ 224) | R$ 328 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,756,590 Franc (R$ 27,743) | R$ 118,702 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 754 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 302) | R$ 244 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 22 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 274 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 21 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 50) | R$ 59 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (R$ 101) | R$ 114 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (R$ 50) | R$ 59 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 246 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,211 Franc (R$ 324) | R$ 239 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,701 Franc (R$ 88) | R$ 32 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 854 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,721 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (R$ 0.81) | R$ 1.47 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (R$ 201) | R$ 140 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,421 prices entered by 1,470 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is about the same as in Brazil
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