Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (Rp 117,986) | Rp 61,205 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (Rp 64,478) | Rp 48,353 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (Rp 49,982) | Rp 29,046 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (Rp 27,780) | Rp 21,836 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (Rp 18,587) | Rp 22,834 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 23,597) | Rp 14,630 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (Rp 47,194) | Rp 66,405 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (Rp 65,717) | Rp 43,134 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (Rp 19,800) | Rp 18,263 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (Rp 15,659) | Rp 34,771 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (Rp 82,032) | Rp 406,659 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (Rp 33,238) | Rp 17,291 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (Rp 9,754) | Rp 16,247 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (Rp 5,899,281) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Rp 5,899,281) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,359,712) | Rp 801,210 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (Rp 4,629,472) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,107,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,179,856) | Rp 505,106 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (Rp 399,457) | Rp 237,062 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (Rp 3,206,707) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (Rp 1,447,164) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 70,791) | Rp 57,323 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 47% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (Rp 455,571) | Rp 648,513 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (Rp 210,720) | Rp 480,172 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (Rp 716,184) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (Rp 606,472) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 9% 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 165,179,861) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (Rp 14,297) | Rp 9,337 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Rp 707,914) | Rp 419,026 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 35,396) | Rp 19,709 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 235,971) | Rp 204,790 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 35,396) | Rp 108,192 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (Rp 88,543) | Rp 22,334 | + 296% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (Rp 35,190) | Rp 30,094 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 23,597) | Rp 22,886 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (Rp 18,850) | Rp 11,284 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 47,194) | Rp 119,565 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cameroon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (Rp 177,542) | Rp 261,585 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 70,791) | Rp 99,216 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 235,971) | Rp 251,127 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 353,957) | Rp 573,242 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (Rp 244,242) | Rp 159,890 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (Rp 45,540) | Rp 39,869 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (Rp 15,338) | Rp 65,361 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Rp 1,180) | Rp 2,093 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (Rp 588,692) | Rp 509,555 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 23,597) | Rp 32,683 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 462 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is about the same as in Indonesia
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