Cost of living in Cameroon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,717 Franc (₨529) | ₨388 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,540 Franc (₨504) | ₨350 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,411 Franc (₨201) | ₨165 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (₨256) | ₨60 | + 328% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,044 Franc (₨149) | ₨92 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (₨71) | ₨44 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (₨427) | ₨271 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (₨285) | ₨196 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 449 Franc (₨64) | ₨36 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 651 Franc (₨93) | ₨168 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,299 Franc (₨612) | ₨900 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 895 Franc (₨127) | ₨92 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (₨43) | ₨44 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| 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 | 275,659 Franc (₨39,216) | ₨58,873 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨36,530 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,434 Franc (₨2,480) | ₨5,289 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,000 Franc (₨21,340) | ₨29,519 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨17,305 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (₨1,707) | ₨3,594 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,736 Franc (₨2,096) | ₨709 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,659 Franc (₨24,990) | ₨27,108 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (₨42,679) | ₨10,118 | + 322% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,992 Franc (₨568) | ₨436 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨525 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨2,134) | ₨2,497 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (₨3,557) | ₨2,726 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,132 Franc (₨2,153) | ₨4,233 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,302 Franc (₨3,173) | ₨3,044 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,756,590 Franc (₨392,162) | ₨2,140,660 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 754 Franc (₨107) | ₨103 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨4,268) | ₨1,281 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨142) | ₨123 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨261 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,012 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc (₨285) | ₨313 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨356) | ₨202 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (₨213) | ₨270 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (₨185) | ₨153 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨213) | ₨81 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨711) | ₨299 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cameroon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (₨1,423) | ₨1,559 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (₨711) | ₨736 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,700 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,211 Franc (₨4,582) | ₨2,050 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,701 Franc (₨1,238) | ₨716 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (₨356) | ₨205 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 854 Franc (₨121) | ₨207 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,149 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (₨11) | ₨3.88 | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,566 Franc (₨2,499) | ₨1,806 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (₨114) | ₨313 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,393 prices entered by 831 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 24% more expensive than in India
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