Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,523 Franc (₨1,175) | ₨591 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,628 Franc (₨423) | ₨646 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,575 Franc (₨409) | ₨246 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,091 Franc (₨283) | ₨108 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,100 Franc (₨286) | ₨123 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (₨130) | ₨116 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,619 Franc (₨421) | ₨476 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,383 Franc (₨359) | ₨180 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 737 Franc (₨192) | ₨46 | + 313% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 912 Franc (₨237) | ₨356 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,290 Franc (₨2,414) | ₨2,599 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,291 Franc (₨335) | ₨124 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 320 Franc (₨83) | ₨57 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 751,250 Franc (₨195,207) | ₨54,361 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨77,953) | ₨36,571 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,000 Franc (₨9,614) | ₨9,346 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 486,906 Franc (₨126,519) | ₨45,679 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246,431 Franc (₨64,033) | ₨30,170 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38,572 Franc (₨10,023) | ₨7,326 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,114 Franc (₨3,927) | ₨2,470 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 169,666 Franc (₨44,086) | ₨38,520 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 51,932 Franc (₨13,494) | ₨12,272 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,794 Franc (₨1,246) | ₨568 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨803 | - | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,102 Franc (₨6,263) | ₨2,038 | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (₨6,063) | ₨3,629 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,207 Franc (₨10,447) | ₨6,374 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,643 Franc (₨10,301) | ₨5,563 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (₨1,559,055) | ₨2,042,570 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 619 Franc (₨161) | ₨110 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (₨3,898) | ₨2,007 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (₨585) | ₨316 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (₨1,374) | ₨419 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨2,598) | ₨1,574 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (₨650) | ₨514 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,048 Franc (₨532) | ₨301 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨302 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,242 Franc (₨323) | ₨206 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,059 Franc (₨275) | ₨128 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,252 Franc (₨845) | ₨388 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,071 Franc (₨1,578) | ₨1,468 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,238 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (₨2,598) | ₨3,790 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (₨5,197) | ₨3,579 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,907 Franc (₨495) | ₨885 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (₨130) | ₨331 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 647 Franc (₨168) | ₨551 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 Franc (₨13) | ₨4.62 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨3,898) | ₨4,685 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (₨312) | ₨217 | + 44% | |
| 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 3,031 prices entered by 473 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan
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