Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (6,825 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,243 Franc (17,044 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,800 Franc (4,914 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,031 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (3,276 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,495 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,933 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 3,488 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (1,092 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Franc (1,911 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,252 Franc (11,610 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 888 Franc (2,424 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 424 Franc (1,158 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (819,050 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,588,820 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 88,851 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 1,093,320 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,091,650 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 79,865 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (13,651 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (546,033 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (819,050 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 548% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (16,381 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (40,952 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (68,254 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (54,603 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (40,952 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (8,190,500 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 744 Franc (2,032 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 21,356 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,619 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,839 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 3,834 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (3,549 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,362 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (13,651 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (27,302 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (13,651 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (109,207 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,748 Franc (23,882 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 426% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3,331 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (2,730 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (273 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (54,603 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria
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