Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,005 Franc (Rp 132,460) | Rp 48,924 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 66,168) | Rp 55,115 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (Rp 56,062) | Rp 32,165 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (Rp 32,680) | Rp 20,580 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 751 Franc (Rp 19,884) | Rp 25,337 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,467) | Rp 17,064 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,935) | Rp 61,721 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (Rp 73,710) | Rp 37,576 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (Rp 22,208) | Rp 19,651 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 587 Franc (Rp 15,527) | Rp 33,333 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,769 Franc (Rp 99,757) | Rp 374,037 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325 Franc (Rp 35,063) | Rp 18,761 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc (Rp 22,629) | Rp 18,326 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 19,045,400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Rp 6,616,815) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,646,726) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (Rp 5,192,559) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,313,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,323,363) | Rp 979,539 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,353 Franc (Rp 379,877) | Rp 329,516 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (Rp 3,596,742) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (Rp 1,623,184) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,151 Franc (Rp 56,923) | Rp 66,640 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 68,439 | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 794,018) | Rp 680,041 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,476 Franc (Rp 197,877) | Rp 424,371 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,526 Franc (Rp 649,131) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,144 Franc (Rp 718,438) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (Rp 185,270,817) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 573 Franc (Rp 15,168) | Rp 8,926 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Rp 794,018) | Rp 228,023 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 39,701) | Rp 23,270 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 264,673) | Rp 256,292 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 39,701) | Rp 80,956 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,561 Franc (Rp 67,784) | Rp 22,650 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,726 Franc (Rp 45,671) | Rp 44,295 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,467) | Rp 22,030 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 774 Franc (Rp 20,497) | Rp 12,336 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,935) | Rp 89,053 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,647 Franc (Rp 149,447) | Rp 176,169 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 79,402) | Rp 105,763 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 264,673) | Rp 650,328 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 397,009) | Rp 361,319 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,000 Franc (Rp 397,009) | Rp 133,391 | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,467) | Rp 36,857 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (Rp 17,204) | Rp 48,318 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Rp 1,323) | Rp 1,787 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,878 Franc (Rp 473,192) | Rp 604,695 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Rp 31,761) | Rp 28,321 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 918 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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