- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc (Rp 161,707) | Rp 65,531 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (Rp 80,390) | Rp 49,511 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc (Rp 57,601) | Rp 30,885 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc (Rp 30,843) | Rp 18,934 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc (Rp 28,522) | Rp 22,695 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (Rp 23,499) | Rp 14,388 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (Rp 44,524) | Rp 60,646 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (Rp 38,340) | Rp 37,954 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (Rp 19,479) | Rp 18,653 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (Rp 18,964) | Rp 31,286 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc (Rp 286,441) | Rp 371,771 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (Rp 38,752) | Rp 18,926 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc (Rp 9,238) | Rp 15,260 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (Rp 16,476,625) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,420,611) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (Rp 1,463,344) | Rp 887,496 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc (Rp 12,429,523) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (Rp 4,947,074) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (Rp 494,707) | Rp 667,380 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 247,354) | Rp 252,522 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Rp 4,947,074) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 989,415) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc (Rp 149,649) | Rp 59,625 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,089 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc (Rp 842,071) | Rp 659,239 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (Rp 577,158) | Rp 428,524 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc (Rp 1,265,016) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (Rp 865,738) | Rp 936,471 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (Rp 148,412,216) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (Rp 11,619) | Rp 8,791 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (Rp 446,102) | Rp 382,650 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (Rp 55,655) | Rp 24,611 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (Rp 130,812) | Rp 90,441 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 247,354) | Rp 332,164 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 61,838) | Rp 45,296 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc (Rp 55,655) | Rp 23,390 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,514 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc (Rp 31,622) | Rp 15,188 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,735) | Rp 12,682 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc (Rp 93,531) | Rp 81,236 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (Rp 173,148) | Rp 211,083 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 98,679 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 247,354) | Rp 460,234 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Rp 494,707) | Rp 497,062 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Rp 61,838) | Rp 118,309 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (Rp 12,368) | Rp 45,661 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (Rp 19,788) | Rp 54,748 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 1,484) | Rp 1,846 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 371,031) | Rp 521,125 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,735) | Rp 24,789 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,720 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia
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