Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (3,290 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (1,798 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (1,394 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (775 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (518 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (658 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (1,316 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (1,833 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (552 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (437 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (2,288 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (927 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (272 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (164,520 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (164,520 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (65,808 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (129,108 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 184,708 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (32,904 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (11,140 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (89,429 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (40,359 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (1,974 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 49% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (12,705 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (5,877 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (19,973 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (16,913 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (4,606,571 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (399 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (19,742 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (987 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (6,581 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (987 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (2,469 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (981 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (658 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (526 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (1,316 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (4,951 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (1,974 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (6,581 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (9,871 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (6,811 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 602% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (1,270 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (428 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (33 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (16,418 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (658 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 280 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria
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