Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Japan
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (¥1,138) | ¥1,023 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (¥622) | ¥714 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (¥482) | ¥519 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (¥268) | ¥198 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (¥179) | ¥315 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥228) | ¥629 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (¥455) | ¥962 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (¥634) | ¥902 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (¥191) | ¥574 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (¥151) | ¥285 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (¥791) | ¥1,252 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (¥321) | ¥179 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (¥94) | ¥206 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (¥56,886) | ¥306,878 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (¥56,886) | ¥171,772 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥22,754) | ¥28,417 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (¥44,641) | ¥157,603 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥82,713 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥11,377) | ¥24,082 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (¥3,852) | ¥4,709 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (¥30,922) | ¥47,482 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (¥13,955) | ¥32,093 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (¥683) | ¥1,313 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (¥4,393) | ¥6,136 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (¥2,032) | ¥5,199 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (¥6,906) | ¥8,989 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (¥5,848) | ¥13,588 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (¥1,592,809) | ¥2,700,660 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (¥138) | ¥165 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥6,826) | ¥10,143 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (¥341) | ¥2,497 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,275) | ¥5,380 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (¥341) | ¥650 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (¥854) | ¥938 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (¥339) | ¥702 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥228) | ¥216 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (¥182) | ¥216 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥455) | ¥4,060 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cameroon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (¥1,712) | ¥4,579 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (¥683) | ¥3,600 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,275) | ¥4,000 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥3,413) | ¥5,999 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (¥2,355) | ¥954 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (¥439) | ¥472 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (¥148) | ¥583 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥67,950 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (¥11) | ¥52 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (¥5,677) | ¥9,405 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,017 Franc (¥231) | ¥592 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 742 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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