- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc (4,128 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (2,052 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc (1,470 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc (787 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc (728 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (600 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (1,137 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (979 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (497 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (484 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc (7,312 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (989 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc (236 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (420,585 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (189,420 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (37,354 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc (317,278 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (126,280 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (12,628 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (6,314 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (126,280 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (25,256 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc (3,820 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc (21,495 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (14,733 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc (32,291 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (22,099 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (3,788,397 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (297 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (11,387 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (1,421 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (3,339 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (6,314 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (1,578 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc (1,421 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,358 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc (807 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (631 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc (2,387 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (4,420 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,270 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (6,314 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (12,628 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (1,578 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (316 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (505 ₦) | 559 ₦ | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,066 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (38 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (9,471 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (631 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,501 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria
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