- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc (₨1,581) | ₨559 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (₨786) | ₨610 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc (₨563) | ₨219 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc (₨301) | ₨108 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc (₨279) | ₨121 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (₨230) | ₨80 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (₨435) | ₨439 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (₨375) | ₨154 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (₨190) | ₨40 | + 381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (₨185) | ₨293 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc (₨2,800) | ₨2,141 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (₨379) | ₨118 | + 222% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc (₨90) | ₨56 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (₨161,054) | ₨57,192 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (₨72,534) | ₨36,148 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (₨14,304) | ₨8,238 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc (₨121,494) | ₨44,615 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (₨48,356) | ₨25,516 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (₨4,836) | ₨6,795 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (₨2,418) | ₨2,646 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (₨48,356) | ₨39,967 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (₨9,671) | ₨11,006 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc (₨1,463) | ₨499 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc (₨8,231) | ₨2,600 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (₨5,642) | ₨4,026 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc (₨12,365) | ₨6,156 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (₨8,462) | ₨5,351 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (₨1,450,680) | ₨1,833,160 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (₨114) | ₨90 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (₨4,361) | ₨2,481 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (₨544) | ₨218 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (₨1,279) | ₨652 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨2,418) | ₨2,133 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (₨604) | ₨444 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc (₨544) | ₨275 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc (₨309) | ₨142 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (₨242) | ₨108 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc (₨914) | ₨637 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 26% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (₨1,692) | ₨1,494 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,128 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (₨2,418) | ₨3,688 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (₨4,836) | ₨3,101 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (₨604) | ₨526 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (₨121) | ₨392 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (₨193) | ₨548 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,238 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨15) | ₨49 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨3,627) | ₨4,025 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨242) | ₨185 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,453 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan
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