Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,005 Franc (₨1,479) | ₨473 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (₨739) | ₨643 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc (₨626) | ₨240 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (₨365) | ₨111 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 751 Franc (₨222) | ₨144 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨295) | ₨91 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (₨591) | ₨670 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc (₨823) | ₨154 | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc (₨248) | ₨52 | + 380% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 587 Franc (₨173) | ₨351 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,769 Franc (₨1,113) | ₨1,711 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325 Franc (₨391) | ₨131 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc (₨253) | ₨74 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨69,698 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc (₨73,857) | ₨39,575 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨29,543) | ₨10,992 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc (₨57,960) | ₨49,835 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨32,659 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨14,771) | ₨8,932 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,353 Franc (₨4,240) | ₨2,615 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc (₨40,147) | ₨44,544 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc (₨18,118) | ₨17,122 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,151 Franc (₨635) | ₨627 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨266 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (₨8,863) | ₨3,054 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,476 Franc (₨2,209) | ₨5,408 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,526 Franc (₨7,246) | ₨8,399 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,144 Franc (₨8,019) | ₨5,317 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc (₨2,068,007) | ₨2,463,580 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 573 Franc (₨169) | ₨108 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨8,863) | ₨1,940 | + 357% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (₨443) | ₨260 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨2,954) | ₨1,704 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨443) | ₨463 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,561 Franc (₨757) | ₨350 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,726 Franc (₨510) | ₨425 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨295) | ₨247 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 774 Franc (₨229) | ₨150 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨591) | ₨480 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,647 Franc (₨1,668) | ₨1,765 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨886) | ₨1,458 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (₨2,954) | ₨2,679 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨4,431) | ₨3,622 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,000 Franc (₨4,431) | ₨850 | + 421% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (₨295) | ₨437 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc (₨192) | ₨451 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (₨15) | ₨35 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,878 Franc (₨5,282) | ₨4,252 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (₨355) | ₨262 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,263 prices entered by 500 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan
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