Cost of living in Cameroon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,147 Franc (50元) | 42元 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,628 Franc (20元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,320 Franc (28元) | 15元 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,091 Franc (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,100 Franc (13元) | 13元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,619 Franc (19元) | 47元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,458 Franc (18元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 737 Franc (9元) | 5.82元 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 912 Franc (11元) | 5.43元 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,290 Franc (112元) | 103元 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,051 Franc (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 834 Franc (10元) | 14元 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 8,580元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,449元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,000 Franc (445元) | 386元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 486,906 Franc (5,856元) | 5,174元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246,431 Franc (2,964元) | 3,034元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38,572 Franc (464元) | 280元 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,617 Franc (188元) | 87元 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 129,980 Franc (1,563元) | 2,283元 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 51,437 Franc (619元) | 525元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,582 Franc (31元) | 38元 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,102 Franc (290元) | 443元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,000 Franc (84元) | 233元 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,932 Franc (276元) | 593元 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,220 Franc (400元) | 532元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (72,166元) | 131,184元 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 619 Franc (7元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (180元) | 151元 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (27元) | 32元 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (64元) | 34元 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (120元) | 357元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 40元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,048 Franc (25元) | 50元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,242 Franc (15元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,059 Franc (13元) | 11元 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,252 Franc (39元) | 74元 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,071 Franc (73元) | 179元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 96元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (120元) | 1,203元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (241元) | 359元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,907 Franc (23元) | 67元 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (6元) | 32元 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 647 Franc (8元) | 28元 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 Franc (0.61元) | 0.28元 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (180元) | 312元 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 20元 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,468 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 9% cheaper than in China
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