Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,147 Franc (Rp 94,067) | Rp 62,389 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,628 Franc (Rp 36,915) | Rp 50,984 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,320 Franc (Rp 52,616) | Rp 29,325 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,091 Franc (Rp 24,743) | Rp 18,889 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,100 Franc (Rp 24,941) | Rp 26,350 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Rp 11,341) | Rp 15,739 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,619 Franc (Rp 36,727) | Rp 69,458 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,458 Franc (Rp 33,062) | Rp 39,153 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 737 Franc (Rp 16,720) | Rp 19,538 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 912 Franc (Rp 20,674) | Rp 30,210 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,290 Franc (Rp 210,705) | Rp 433,415 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,051 Franc (Rp 23,840) | Rp 15,764 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 834 Franc (Rp 18,914) | Rp 14,528 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 13,652,300 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 7,261,930 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,000 Franc (Rp 839,212) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 486,906 Franc (Rp 11,043,711) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246,431 Franc (Rp 5,589,401) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38,572 Franc (Rp 874,872) | Rp 660,848 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,617 Franc (Rp 354,204) | Rp 281,571 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 129,980 Franc (Rp 2,948,129) | Rp 3,961,170 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 51,437 Franc (Rp 1,166,661) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,582 Franc (Rp 58,564) | Rp 52,955 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,185 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 54% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,102 Franc (Rp 546,667) | Rp 658,752 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,000 Franc (Rp 158,770) | Rp 531,171 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,932 Franc (Rp 520,125) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,220 Franc (Rp 753,469) | Rp 911,737 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (Rp 136,088,412) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 619 Franc (Rp 14,045) | Rp 9,131 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Rp 340,221) | Rp 360,956 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (Rp 51,033) | Rp 32,065 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (Rp 119,950) | Rp 138,988 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 226,814) | Rp 257,547 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 56,704) | Rp 41,237 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,048 Franc (Rp 46,454) | Rp 24,297 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,182 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,242 Franc (Rp 28,177) | Rp 19,131 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,059 Franc (Rp 24,029) | Rp 14,080 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,252 Franc (Rp 73,764) | Rp 66,998 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,071 Franc (Rp 137,708) | Rp 184,609 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,675 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 226,814) | Rp 359,301 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Rp 453,628) | Rp 433,102 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,907 Franc (Rp 43,249) | Rp 128,455 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (Rp 11,341) | Rp 46,128 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 647 Franc (Rp 14,684) | Rp 51,877 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 Franc (Rp 1,150) | Rp 1,406 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 340,221) | Rp 588,150 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Rp 27,222) | Rp 22,910 | + 19% | |
| 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 1,420 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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