Cost of living in Cameroon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (₨667) | ₨384 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (₨267) | ₨353 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (₨133) | ₨173 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (₨240) | ₨58 | + 316% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 880 Franc (₨117) | ₨85 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (₨67) | ₨47 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (₨400) | ₨262 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (₨267) | ₨164 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (₨67) | ₨32 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (₨80) | ₨173 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Franc (₨534) | ₨796 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,200 Franc (₨160) | ₨98 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (₨40) | ₨40 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (₨33,352) | ₨54,213 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨33,306 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (₨2,668) | ₨4,784 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨33,154 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨18,976 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (₨1,601) | ₨5,231 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (₨3,335) | ₨646 | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,000 Franc (₨20,011) | ₨31,090 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (₨8,182) | ₨11,916 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (₨250) | ₨571 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨578 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,290 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (₨3,335) | ₨2,801 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,334) | ₨4,377 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Franc (₨4,002) | ₨3,238 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,500,000 Franc (₨333,515) | ₨1,723,340 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 720 Franc (₨96) | ₨105 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨4,002) | ₨910 | + 340% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨133) | ₨155 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨932 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc (₨267) | ₨381 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨334) | ₨204 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (₨200) | ₨288 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 Franc (₨160) | ₨178 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨200) | ₨94 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨667) | ₨317 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (₨1,334) | ₨1,414 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨400) | ₨624 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,334) | ₨1,372 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,000 Franc (₨3,202) | ₨1,861 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨800) | ₨817 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (₨334) | ₨216 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (₨93) | ₨179 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,125 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 522% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨2,001) | ₨1,478 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (₨107) | ₨286 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,613 prices entered by 1,271 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 21% more expensive than in India
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