Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (Rp 70,177) | Rp 62,394 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 140,354) | Rp 60,225 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,800 Franc (Rp 50,528) | Rp 32,593 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 24,570 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Rp 33,685) | Rp 31,337 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 12,592 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 72,901 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 45,403 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (Rp 11,228) | Rp 22,376 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Franc (Rp 19,650) | Rp 32,966 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,252 Franc (Rp 119,369) | Rp 344,694 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 888 Franc (Rp 24,923) | Rp 18,943 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Rp 8,421) | Rp 15,178 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 8,421,266) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 11,729,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,724,710 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 140,354) | Rp 378,883 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Rp 5,614,177) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (Rp 8,421,266) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 336% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 168,425) | Rp 91,402 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 421,063) | Rp 651,126 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 701,772) | Rp 458,661 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 561,418) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (Rp 421,063) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (Rp 84,212,658) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 744 Franc (Rp 20,895) | Rp 12,092 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 264,826 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,592 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (Rp 36,492) | Rp 27,953 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 21,349 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Rp 140,354) | Rp 84,361 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (Rp 280,709) | Rp 261,890 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Rp 140,354) | Rp 96,262 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,122,835) | Rp 397,663 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,748 Franc (Rp 245,553) | Rp 149,637 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 38,785 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 28,071) | Rp 50,891 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Rp 2,807) | Rp 2,388 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (Rp 561,418) | Rp 433,566 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 43,715 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 466 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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