Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 3.94 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.55 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.60 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 5.00 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,524 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 39 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (R$ 4.00) | R$ 3.48 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,054 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,422) | R$ 1,839 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (R$ 969) | R$ 501 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (R$ 1,900) | R$ 2,156 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,314 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 484) | R$ 369 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (R$ 164) | R$ 80 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (R$ 1,316) | R$ 1,699 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (R$ 594) | R$ 478 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (R$ 187) | R$ 200 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (R$ 86) | R$ 187 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (R$ 294) | R$ 329 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (R$ 249) | R$ 250 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (R$ 67,804) | R$ 89,717 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (R$ 5.87) | R$ 4.65 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 291) | R$ 222 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 216 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.89 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.14 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 45 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (R$ 73) | R$ 94 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 53 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 213 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 145) | R$ 175 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (R$ 100) | R$ 25 | + 298% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,584 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (R$ 0.48) | R$ 1.32 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,215 Franc (R$ 147) | R$ 116 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,970 prices entered by 1,819 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 16% more expensive than in Brazil
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