- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,500 Franc (66元) | 53元 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (39元) | 33元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,083 Franc (25元) | 15元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,333 Franc (16元) | 16元 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,033 Franc (12元) | 16元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (22元) | 63元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,538 Franc (18元) | 13元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (9元) | 5.64元 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc (132元) | 114元 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (19元) | 8元 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 417 Franc (4.99元) | 12元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Franc (7,189元) | 9,680元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (3,595元) | 4,478元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (709元) | 425元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 400,000 Franc (4,793元) | 5,603元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (2,396元) | 3,523元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (240元) | 305元 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (120元) | 88元 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (2,396元) | 2,242元 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (479元) | 678元 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,000 Franc (48元) | 40元 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (300元) | 554元 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (280元) | 280元 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (659元) | 614元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (419元) | 672元 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (71,891元) | 145,666元 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (5.63元) | 7元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (216元) | 154元 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Franc (19元) | 26元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (63元) | 32元 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,429 Franc (149元) | 425元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 30元 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,375 Franc (28元) | 37元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,138 Franc (14元) | 10元 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 14元 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 59元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (84元) | 159元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (120元) | 723元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (240元) | 375元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 60元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (5.99元) | 34元 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (10元) | 34元 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (0.72元) | 0.98元 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (180元) | 300元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 20元 | - 41% | |
| 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 4,300 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 13% cheaper than in China
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