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Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,338 Franc (3,293 ₦) | 2,386 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,743 Franc (1,692 ₦) | 1,947 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,871 Franc (1,154 ₦) | 947 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,215 Franc (749 ₦) | 911 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,107 Franc (683 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 774 Franc (477 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,619 Franc (999 ₦) | 2,135 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,383 Franc (853 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (617 ₦) | 782 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 887 Franc (547 ₦) | 298 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,499 Franc (6,476 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,407 Franc (868 ₦) | 364 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 313 Franc (193 ₦) | 360 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (410,857 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (185,039 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (36,490 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 486,906 Franc (300,321 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 246,431 Franc (151,998 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 38,572 Franc (23,791 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 16,965 Franc (10,464 ₦) | 8,041 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 176,785 Franc (109,040 ₦) | 106,635 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,251 Franc (34,695 ₦) | 33,761 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,441 Franc (3,356 ₦) | 1,602 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,092 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 24,102 Franc (14,866 ₦) | 8,333 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (14,392 ₦) | 11,637 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,207 Franc (24,799 ₦) | 17,226 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,643 Franc (24,452 ₦) | 28,300 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (3,700,773 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 563 Franc (347 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (9,252 ₦) | 10,263 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (1,388 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (3,262 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (6,168 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (1,542 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,048 Franc (1,263 ₦) | 1,231 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,272 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,242 Franc (766 ₦) | 335 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,059 Franc (653 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,252 Franc (2,006 ₦) | 2,328 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,071 Franc (3,745 ₦) | 4,816 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,341 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (6,168 ₦) | 15,421 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (12,336 ₦) | 15,117 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,907 Franc (1,176 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (308 ₦) | 1,445 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 646 Franc (399 ₦) | 644 ₦ | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 136,721 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 Franc (31 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (9,252 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (617 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,446 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria
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