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Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,338 Franc (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 123 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,743 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 98 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,871 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 68 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,215 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,107 Franc (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 774 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,619 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 64 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,383 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 39 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 25 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 887 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,499 Franc (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 212 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,407 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 25 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 313 Franc (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 18 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (Mex$ 21,449) | Mex$ 19,711 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 9,660) | Mex$ 9,732 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (Mex$ 1,905) | Mex$ 2,160 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 486,906 Franc (Mex$ 15,679) | Mex$ 11,961 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 246,431 Franc (Mex$ 7,935) | Mex$ 6,650 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 38,572 Franc (Mex$ 1,242) | Mex$ 1,323 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 16,965 Franc (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 379 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 176,785 Franc (Mex$ 5,693) | Mex$ 8,416 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,251 Franc (Mex$ 1,811) | Mex$ 2,192 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,441 Franc (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 112 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 90 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 24,102 Franc (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 868 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 716 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,207 Franc (Mex$ 1,295) | Mex$ 1,589 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,643 Franc (Mex$ 1,277) | Mex$ 1,388 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 193,203) | Mex$ 321,531 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 563 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 477 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 79 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 196 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 565 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 80 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,048 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 50 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,242 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,059 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,252 Franc (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 131 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,071 Franc (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 424 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 141 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 1,145 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 644) | Mex$ 780 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,907 Franc (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 114 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 56 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 646 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 47 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,457 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 Franc (Mex$ 1.63) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 878 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 53 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,907 prices entered by 1,051 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is about the same as in Mexico
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