- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc (¥1,242) | ¥1,011 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (¥617) | ¥711 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc (¥442) | ¥445 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc (¥237) | ¥198 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc (¥219) | ¥270 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (¥180) | ¥689 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (¥342) | ¥889 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (¥294) | ¥637 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (¥150) | ¥430 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (¥146) | ¥262 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc (¥2,200) | ¥1,549 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (¥298) | ¥212 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc (¥71) | ¥195 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (¥126,540) | ¥242,113 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (¥56,990) | ¥121,422 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (¥11,238) | ¥21,895 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc (¥95,459) | ¥116,929 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (¥37,994) | ¥79,022 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (¥3,799) | ¥12,611 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,900) | ¥4,156 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (¥37,994) | ¥55,558 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (¥7,599) | ¥16,830 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc (¥1,149) | ¥693 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc (¥6,467) | ¥7,207 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (¥4,433) | ¥4,012 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc (¥9,715) | ¥8,444 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (¥6,649) | ¥15,007 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (¥1,139,805) | ¥2,657,440 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (¥89) | ¥147 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (¥3,426) | ¥11,877 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (¥427) | ¥1,278 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (¥1,005) | ¥1,016 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,900) | ¥4,123 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (¥475) | ¥630 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc (¥427) | ¥711 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc (¥243) | ¥145 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (¥190) | ¥213 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc (¥718) | ¥2,946 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (¥1,330) | ¥4,119 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,373 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,900) | ¥12,005 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (¥3,799) | ¥8,157 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (¥475) | ¥903 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (¥95) | ¥498 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (¥152) | ¥551 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (¥11) | ¥58 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (¥2,850) | ¥10,056 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥190) | ¥474 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,827 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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