Cost of living in Cameroon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,717 Franc (47元) | 42元 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,540 Franc (45元) | 37元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,411 Franc (18元) | 15元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (23元) | 14元 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,044 Franc (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (6元) | 11元 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (38元) | 50元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (25元) | 16元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 449 Franc (5.66元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 651 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,299 Franc (54元) | 89元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 895 Franc (11元) | 9元 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (3.79元) | 13元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 275,659 Franc (3,478元) | 12,713元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 5,917元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,434 Franc (220元) | 450元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,000 Franc (1,893元) | 6,875元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,656元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (151元) | 296元 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,736 Franc (186元) | 100元 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,659 Franc (2,216元) | 1,460元 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (3,785元) | 553元 | + 585% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,992 Franc (50元) | 43元 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (189元) | 418元 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (315元) | 296元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,132 Franc (191元) | 553元 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,302 Franc (281元) | 705元 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,756,590 Franc (34,779元) | 148,726元 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 754 Franc (10元) | 8元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (379元) | 228元 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 51元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc (25元) | 67元 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (32元) | 57元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (19元) | 25元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (16元) | 7元 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (19元) | 13元 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (63元) | 85元 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cameroon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (126元) | 178元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (63元) | 109元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,211 Franc (406元) | 320元 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,701 Franc (110元) | 81元 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (32元) | 28元 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 854 Franc (11元) | 19元 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (1.02元) | 0.34元 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (252元) | 414元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (10元) | 25元 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 821 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 10% cheaper than in China
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