- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 119 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 94 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 66 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 19 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 62 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 38 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 223 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 25 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (Mex$ 23,154) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 10,428) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (Mex$ 2,056) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc (Mex$ 17,466) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 6,952) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 381 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 6,952) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,390) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 105 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 87 | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc (Mex$ 1,183) | Mex$ 811 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 667 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc (Mex$ 1,778) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,217) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 1% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 208,555) | Mex$ 313,588 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 464 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 75 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 189 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 548 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 70 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 48 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 27 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 124 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 378 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 136 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 742 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 103 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 54 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 44 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,278 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Mex$ 2.09) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 724 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 52 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,433 prices entered by 1,185 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03476
MXN
/
XAF
Cost of living in Cameroon is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Angola is 134% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 205% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 76% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 40% more expensive than in Mexico