Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,147 Franc (¥757) | ¥1,041 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,628 Franc (¥297) | ¥713 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,320 Franc (¥423) | ¥467 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,091 Franc (¥199) | ¥215 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,100 Franc (¥201) | ¥287 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (¥91) | ¥484 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,619 Franc (¥296) | ¥1,246 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,458 Franc (¥266) | ¥610 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 737 Franc (¥135) | ¥381 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 912 Franc (¥166) | ¥267 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,290 Franc (¥1,695) | ¥1,801 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,051 Franc (¥192) | ¥223 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 834 Franc (¥152) | ¥242 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥197,391 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥112,128 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,000 Franc (¥6,752) | ¥15,296 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 486,906 Franc (¥88,857) | ¥119,023 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246,431 Franc (¥44,972) | ¥92,673 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38,572 Franc (¥7,039) | ¥11,742 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,617 Franc (¥2,850) | ¥3,714 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 129,980 Franc (¥23,721) | ¥37,069 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 51,437 Franc (¥9,387) | ¥10,892 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,582 Franc (¥471) | ¥749 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,102 Franc (¥4,398) | ¥6,528 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,000 Franc (¥1,277) | ¥4,644 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,932 Franc (¥4,185) | ¥7,956 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,220 Franc (¥6,062) | ¥13,013 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (¥1,094,961) | ¥2,936,380 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 619 Franc (¥113) | ¥143 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (¥2,737) | ¥9,633 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (¥411) | ¥1,406 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (¥965) | ¥929 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,825) | ¥8,740 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (¥456) | ¥554 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,048 Franc (¥374) | ¥669 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥525 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,242 Franc (¥227) | ¥218 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,059 Franc (¥193) | ¥251 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,252 Franc (¥593) | ¥2,654 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,071 Franc (¥1,108) | ¥3,633 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,165 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,825) | ¥15,347 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (¥3,650) | ¥6,734 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,907 Franc (¥348) | ¥809 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (¥91) | ¥511 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 647 Franc (¥118) | ¥509 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,454 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 Franc (¥9) | ¥26 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (¥2,737) | ¥8,766 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (¥219) | ¥477 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,467 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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