Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (₨2,293) | ₨723 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (₨1,253) | ₨814 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (₨971) | ₨286 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (₨540) | ₨152 | + 256% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (₨361) | ₨247 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨459) | ₨135 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (₨917) | ₨942 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (₨1,277) | ₨239 | + 434% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (₨385) | ₨81 | + 375% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (₨304) | ₨537 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (₨1,594) | ₨2,196 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (₨646) | ₨196 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (₨190) | ₨91 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (₨114,652) | ₨108,114 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (₨114,652) | ₨59,217 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨45,861) | ₨29,806 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (₨89,973) | ₨75,150 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨49,593 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨22,930) | ₨25,724 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (₨7,763) | ₨2,326 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (₨62,322) | ₨56,359 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (₨28,125) | ₨26,964 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,376) | ₨1,379 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,763 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (₨8,854) | ₨3,311 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (₨4,095) | ₨5,017 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (₨13,919) | ₨9,965 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (₨11,787) | ₨15,708 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (₨3,210,250) | ₨3,245,060 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (₨278) | ₨231 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨13,758) | ₨5,123 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (₨688) | ₨749 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,242 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,586) | ₨2,032 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨688) | ₨673 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (₨1,721) | ₨743 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (₨684) | ₨796 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨459) | ₨400 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (₨366) | ₨260 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨917) | ₨1,148 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (₨3,451) | ₨9,721 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨1,376) | ₨1,757 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,586) | ₨2,863 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨6,879) | ₨10,233 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (₨4,747) | ₨3,759 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (₨885) | ₨638 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (₨298) | ₨510 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨79,985 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (₨23) | ₨3.23 | + 610% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (₨11,441) | ₨4,354 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,017 Franc (₨466) | ₨288 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,453 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan
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