Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,147 Franc (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 175 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,628 Franc (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 110 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,320 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 54 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,091 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,100 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,619 Franc (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 68 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,458 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 40 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 737 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 912 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,290 Franc (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 225 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,051 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 834 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 18,683 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 8,677 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,392) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 486,906 Franc (Mex$ 18,323) | Mex$ 10,851 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246,431 Franc (Mex$ 9,273) | Mex$ 5,624 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38,572 Franc (Mex$ 1,452) | Mex$ 851 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,617 Franc (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 378 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 129,980 Franc (Mex$ 4,891) | Mex$ 7,447 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 51,437 Franc (Mex$ 1,936) | Mex$ 1,955 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,582 Franc (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 101 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,102 Franc (Mex$ 907) | Mex$ 841 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 615 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,932 Franc (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 1,536 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,220 Franc (Mex$ 1,250) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 225,786) | Mex$ 318,920 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 619 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 498 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 81 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 198 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 539 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 69 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,048 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 48 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,242 Franc (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 29 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,059 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,252 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 188 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,071 Franc (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 345 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 966 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 753) | Mex$ 663 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,907 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 114 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 61 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 647 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,578 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 Franc (Mex$ 1.91) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 919 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 57 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,525 prices entered by 1,383 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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