Cost of living in Cameroon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (58元) | 46元 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (32元) | 40元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (25元) | 16元 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (14元) | 18元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (9元) | 19元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 11元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 63元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (32元) | 15元 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (10元) | 6元 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (41元) | 118元 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (16元) | 8元 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (4.82元) | 16元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (2,914元) | 15,059元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (2,914元) | 9,006元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (1,165元) | 421元 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (2,286元) | 7,547元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,347元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (583元) | 262元 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (197元) | 115元 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (1,584元) | 1,143元 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (715元) | 589元 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 39元 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (225元) | 529元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (104元) | 248元 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (354元) | 626元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (300元) | 828元 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (81,579元) | 161,247元 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (7元) | 9元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (350元) | 204元 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (17元) | 39元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (117元) | 391元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (17元) | 53元 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (44元) | 33元 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (17元) | 34元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (9元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 74元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (88元) | 265元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 110元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (117元) | 1,294元 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (175元) | 348元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (121元) | 79元 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (22元) | 29元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (8元) | 18元 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (0.58元) | 0.20元 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (291元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,017 Franc (12元) | 24元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,339 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 23% cheaper than in China
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