- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc (77元) | 50元 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (38元) | 34元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc (27元) | 15元 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc (15元) | 15元 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (21元) | 57元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (18元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (9元) | 6元 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (9元) | 5.62元 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc (136元) | 115元 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (18元) | 7元 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc (4.40元) | 12元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (7,841元) | 9,312元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (3,531元) | 4,326元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (696元) | 438元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc (5,915元) | 5,527元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (2,354元) | 3,447元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (235元) | 302元 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (118元) | 83元 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (2,354元) | 2,087元 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (471元) | 714元 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc (71元) | 36元 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc (401元) | 556元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (275元) | 260元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc (602元) | 624元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (412元) | 694元 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (70,624元) | 143,509元 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (5.53元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (212元) | 156元 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (26元) | 26元 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (62元) | 31元 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (118元) | 493元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 29元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc (26元) | 36元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc (15元) | 9元 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc (45元) | 57元 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (82元) | 149元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (118元) | 777元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (235元) | 375元 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 58元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (5.89元) | 34元 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (9元) | 33元 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,255元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (0.71元) | 1.03元 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (177元) | 309元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 20元 | - 41% | |
| 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 4,404 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 9% cheaper than in China
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