Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cameroon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,717 Franc (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 305 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,540 Franc (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 175 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,411 Franc (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 72 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 29 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,044 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 50 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 87 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 47 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 449 Franc (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 34 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 651 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 31 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,299 Franc (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 262 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 895 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 38 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 29 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cameroon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 275,659 Franc (Mex$ 9,222) | Mex$ 23,098 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 12,067 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,434 Franc (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 1,258 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,018) | Mex$ 14,682 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 7,121 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 869 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,736 Franc (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 421 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,659 Franc (Mex$ 5,876) | Mex$ 5,871 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 10,036) | Mex$ 2,396 | + 319% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,992 Franc (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 124 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 134 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cameroon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 948 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 735 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,132 Franc (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 1,720 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,302 Franc (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 1,452 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cameroon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,756,590 Franc (Mex$ 92,215) | Mex$ 408,954 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 754 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,004) | Mex$ 652 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cameroon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 108 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 280 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 717 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 81 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 67 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 83 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 39 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 40 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 305 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cameroon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 382 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 172 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 925 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,211 Franc (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 853 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,701 Franc (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 200 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 93 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 854 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 57 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,182 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (Mex$ 2.69) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 905 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 80 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,702 prices entered by 675 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 16% cheaper than in Mexico
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