Cost of living in Cameroon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 56元 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (33元) | 37元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (25元) | 16元 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (14元) | 13元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (9元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 56元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (33元) | 13元 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,524 Franc (42元) | 119元 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (17元) | 9元 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (4.92元) | 10元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 7,754元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (2,975元) | 4,503元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (1,190元) | 412元 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (2,334元) | 6,949元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,162元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (595元) | 272元 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (201元) | 88元 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (1,617元) | 2,091元 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (730元) | 619元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 43元 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 41元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (230元) | 415元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (106元) | 206元 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (361元) | 590元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (306元) | 663元 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (83,290元) | 159,594元 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (357元) | 176元 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 30元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 440元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 35元 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (45元) | 38元 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (18元) | 36元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 10元 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (10元) | 11元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 80元 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (90元) | 206元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 97元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 743元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (178元) | 429元 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (123元) | 67元 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (23元) | 35元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (8元) | 32元 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,096元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (0.59元) | 0.68元 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,215 Franc (181元) | 481元 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 23元 | - 37% | |
| 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 2,125 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 9% cheaper than in China
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