Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Japan
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (¥1,037) | ¥1,145 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (¥567) | ¥719 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (¥439) | ¥437 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (¥244) | ¥211 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (¥163) | ¥282 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥207) | ¥815 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (¥415) | ¥951 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (¥578) | ¥984 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (¥174) | ¥421 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (¥138) | ¥268 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (¥721) | ¥1,770 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (¥292) | ¥217 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (¥86) | ¥225 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (¥51,867) | ¥194,768 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (¥51,867) | ¥126,641 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥20,747) | ¥21,178 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (¥40,703) | ¥142,258 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥10,373) | ¥13,643 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (¥3,512) | ¥3,988 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (¥28,194) | ¥59,521 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (¥12,724) | ¥17,809 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (¥622) | ¥665 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (¥4,005) | ¥7,941 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (¥1,853) | ¥4,162 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (¥6,297) | ¥7,471 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (¥5,332) | ¥15,388 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (¥1,452,284) | ¥2,576,380 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (¥126) | ¥161 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥6,224) | ¥16,725 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (¥311) | ¥1,370 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,075) | ¥3,523 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (¥311) | ¥2,205 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (¥778) | ¥648 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (¥309) | ¥409 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥207) | ¥143 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (¥166) | ¥184 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥415) | ¥3,583 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (¥1,561) | ¥4,280 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (¥622) | ¥3,593 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,075) | ¥20,657 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥3,112) | ¥6,242 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (¥2,147) | ¥1,034 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (¥400) | ¥533 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (¥135) | ¥526 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (¥10) | ¥41 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (¥5,176) | ¥11,178 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥207) | ¥554 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 606 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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