Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Japan
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,717 Franc (¥910) | ¥1,025 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,540 Franc (¥867) | ¥803 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,411 Franc (¥345) | ¥518 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (¥441) | ¥223 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,044 Franc (¥256) | ¥320 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (¥122) | ¥564 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (¥735) | ¥1,287 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (¥490) | ¥611 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 449 Franc (¥110) | ¥399 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 651 Franc (¥159) | ¥307 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,299 Franc (¥1,053) | ¥1,249 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 895 Franc (¥219) | ¥208 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (¥73) | ¥176 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 275,659 Franc (¥67,500) | ¥386,792 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥198,149 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,434 Franc (¥4,269) | ¥20,112 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,000 Franc (¥36,730) | ¥167,408 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥104,544 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (¥2,938) | ¥13,280 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,736 Franc (¥3,608) | ¥4,420 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,659 Franc (¥43,013) | ¥61,842 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (¥73,460) | ¥10,283 | + 614% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,992 Franc (¥977) | ¥1,221 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (¥3,673) | ¥8,264 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (¥6,122) | ¥5,233 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,132 Franc (¥3,705) | ¥9,604 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,302 Franc (¥5,461) | ¥12,490 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,756,590 Franc (¥674,999) | ¥3,019,750 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 754 Franc (¥185) | ¥170 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥7,346) | ¥9,067 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥245) | ¥2,133 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,993 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc (¥490) | ¥1,337 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥612) | ¥948 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (¥367) | ¥622 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (¥318) | ¥224 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (¥367) | ¥204 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥1,224) | ¥4,495 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (¥2,449) | ¥5,113 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (¥1,224) | ¥3,873 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,211 Franc (¥7,887) | ¥8,204 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,701 Franc (¥2,131) | ¥1,237 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (¥612) | ¥547 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 854 Franc (¥209) | ¥674 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (¥20) | ¥52 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,566 Franc (¥4,301) | ¥9,530 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (¥196) | ¥598 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 763 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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