Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (₨1,526) | ₨460 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc (₨834) | ₨730 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (₨646) | ₨237 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc (₨359) | ₨123 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc (₨240) | ₨171 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨305) | ₨85 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (₨610) | ₨648 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (₨850) | ₨157 | + 441% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (₨256) | ₨47 | + 443% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc (₨202) | ₨223 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc (₨1,061) | ₨1,889 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc (₨430) | ₨144 | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc (₨126) | ₨72 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc (₨76,285) | ₨54,405 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (₨76,285) | ₨36,675 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨30,514) | ₨12,437 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (₨59,865) | ₨50,399 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨46,759 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨15,257) | ₨13,558 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc (₨5,165) | ₨2,491 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (₨41,467) | ₨47,868 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (₨18,714) | ₨17,360 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨915) | ₨826 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨654 | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 33% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc (₨5,891) | ₨3,317 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc (₨2,725) | ₨5,876 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc (₨9,261) | ₨13,241 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc (₨7,842) | ₨8,069 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 100% 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 (₨2,135,980) | ₨1,996,870 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (₨185) | ₨135 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨9,154) | ₨2,592 | + 253% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (₨458) | ₨440 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨356 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨3,051) | ₨1,396 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨458) | ₨1,267 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc (₨1,145) | ₨764 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc (₨455) | ₨455 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨305) | ₨250 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc (₨244) | ₨124 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨610) | ₨528 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cameroon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc (₨2,296) | ₨1,488 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨915) | ₨1,150 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (₨3,051) | ₨2,411 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨4,577) | ₨3,400 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc (₨3,158) | ₨720 | + 338% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc (₨589) | ₨426 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (₨198) | ₨499 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨68,038 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (₨15) | ₨4.57 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc (₨7,613) | ₨3,574 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨305) | ₨258 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,036 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan
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