Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (3,497 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (1,911 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (1,481 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (823 ₦) | 675 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (551 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (699 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (1,399 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (1,948 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (587 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (464 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,524 Franc (2,465 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (985 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (289 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 544,026 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (174,837 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (69,935 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (137,204 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 191,228 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (34,967 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (11,839 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (95,037 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (42,890 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (2,098 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (13,502 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (6,245 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (21,226 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (17,974 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (4,895,446 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (424 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (20,980 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (1,049 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3,886 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (6,993 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (1,049 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (2,624 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (1,043 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (699 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (559 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (1,399 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (5,262 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (2,098 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (6,993 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (10,490 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (7,239 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (1,350 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (455 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 178,695 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (35 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,215 Franc (10,641 ₦) | 15,502 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (839 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 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 762 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is about the same as in Nigeria
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