Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (6,257 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (2,503 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (1,251 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (2,253 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 880 Franc (1,101 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (626 ₦) | 991 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (3,754 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (2,503 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (626 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (751 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Franc (5,006 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,200 Franc (1,502 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (375 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (312,859 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 228,437 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (25,029 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 514,982 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 466,568 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (15,017 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (31,286 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,000 Franc (187,716 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (76,748 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (2,346 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 12,848 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc (31,286 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (12,514 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Franc (37,543 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,500,000 Franc (3,128,595 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 720 Franc (901 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (37,543 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (1,251 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 8,438 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 16,919 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc (2,503 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (3,129 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (1,877 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 Franc (1,502 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (1,877 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (6,257 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (12,514 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (3,754 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (12,514 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,000 Franc (30,035 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (7,509 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (3,129 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (876 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 49,403 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (75 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (18,772 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (1,001 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 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 387 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria
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