Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (Rp 122,934) | Rp 44,863 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (Rp 67,183) | Rp 54,330 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (Rp 52,079) | Rp 27,591 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (Rp 28,945) | Rp 19,917 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (Rp 19,367) | Rp 25,297 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,587) | Rp 18,627 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,174) | Rp 55,732 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (Rp 68,473) | Rp 43,429 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (Rp 20,630) | Rp 21,967 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (Rp 16,316) | Rp 34,412 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (Rp 85,473) | Rp 337,317 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (Rp 34,632) | Rp 22,207 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (Rp 10,163) | Rp 17,971 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (Rp 6,146,719) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Rp 6,146,719) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,458,688) | Rp 528,780 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (Rp 4,823,650) | Rp 7,265,990 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,054,970 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,229,344) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (Rp 416,212) | Rp 410,662 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (Rp 3,341,209) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (Rp 1,507,864) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,761) | Rp 56,742 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 44% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (Rp 474,679) | Rp 624,572 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (Rp 219,558) | Rp 443,680 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (Rp 746,224) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (Rp 631,910) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (Rp 172,108,137) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (Rp 14,897) | Rp 12,273 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Rp 737,606) | Rp 150,291 | + 391% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 36,880) | Rp 36,367 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 245,869) | Rp 351,050 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 36,880) | Rp 130,123 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (Rp 92,257) | Rp 21,655 | + 326% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (Rp 36,666) | Rp 34,558 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,587) | Rp 30,035 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (Rp 19,641) | Rp 15,580 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,174) | Rp 88,350 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (Rp 184,989) | Rp 216,012 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,761) | Rp 104,481 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 245,869) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 368,803) | Rp 383,761 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (Rp 254,486) | Rp 162,937 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (Rp 47,450) | Rp 36,298 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (Rp 15,981) | Rp 40,791 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Rp 1,229) | Rp 2,029 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (Rp 613,384) | Rp 496,553 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,017 Franc (Rp 25,009) | Rp 35,528 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 617 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is about the same as in Indonesia
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