Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Cameroon is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,005 Franc (¥983) | ¥947 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (¥491) | ¥693 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (¥416) | ¥417 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (¥242) | ¥204 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 751 Franc (¥148) | ¥238 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥196) | ¥653 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (¥393) | ¥888 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (¥547) | ¥786 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (¥165) | ¥389 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 587 Franc (¥115) | ¥306 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,769 Franc (¥740) | ¥1,339 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325 Franc (¥260) | ¥183 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc (¥168) | ¥246 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Cameroon is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥292,182 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (¥49,095) | ¥166,938 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥19,638) | ¥25,258 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (¥38,528) | ¥145,026 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥81,047 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥9,819) | ¥13,235 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,353 Franc (¥2,819) | ¥3,869 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (¥26,687) | ¥55,604 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (¥12,044) | ¥12,951 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,151 Franc (¥422) | ¥778 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,599 | - | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Cameroon is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (¥5,891) | ¥6,849 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,476 Franc (¥1,468) | ¥4,780 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,526 Franc (¥4,816) | ¥8,249 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,144 Franc (¥5,331) | ¥12,511 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Cameroon is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (¥1,374,670) | ¥2,585,890 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 573 Franc (¥113) | ¥135 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥5,891) | ¥10,445 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Cameroon is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (¥295) | ¥1,225 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,964) | ¥6,148 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (¥295) | ¥812 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,561 Franc (¥503) | ¥655 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,726 Franc (¥339) | ¥501 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥196) | ¥170 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 774 Franc (¥152) | ¥229 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥393) | ¥2,983 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Cameroon is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,647 Franc (¥1,109) | ¥3,633 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (¥589) | ¥3,632 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,964) | ¥12,969 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥2,946) | ¥6,378 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,000 Franc (¥2,946) | ¥1,122 | + 163% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (¥196) | ¥432 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (¥128) | ¥556 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,985 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (¥10) | ¥40 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,878 Franc (¥3,511) | ¥9,497 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (¥236) | ¥525 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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