Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 36 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 34 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.82 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.67 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (R$ 5.44) | R$ 6 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 44 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (R$ 3.39) | R$ 4.92 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,050) | R$ 3,756 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,050) | R$ 2,512 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (R$ 820) | R$ 587 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (R$ 1,609) | R$ 2,662 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,718 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 410) | R$ 513 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (R$ 139) | R$ 90 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (R$ 1,114) | R$ 1,987 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (R$ 503) | R$ 631 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 58% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (R$ 158) | R$ 249 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (R$ 73) | R$ 248 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (R$ 249) | R$ 412 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (R$ 211) | R$ 301 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 8% 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$ 57,405) | R$ 115,032 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (R$ 4.97) | R$ 5.58 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 246) | R$ 228 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 22 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 82) | R$ 263 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 22 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 19 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.31 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 55 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cameroon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (R$ 62) | R$ 112 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 66 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 82) | R$ 215 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 123) | R$ 199 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (R$ 85) | R$ 29 | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (R$ 5.33) | R$ 11 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,404 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (R$ 0.41) | R$ 1.31 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (R$ 205) | R$ 125 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,017 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,847 prices entered by 1,648 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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