- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,500 Franc (руб 641) | руб 354 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (руб 379) | руб 284 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,083 Franc (руб 243) | руб 134 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,333 Franc (руб 155) | руб 64 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,033 Franc (руб 120) | руб 82 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (руб 111) | руб 148 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (руб 210) | руб 309 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,538 Franc (руб 179) | руб 94 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (руб 92) | руб 35 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (руб 89) | руб 62 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc (руб 1,282) | руб 524 | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (руб 183) | руб 93 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 417 Franc (руб 49) | руб 31 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 4% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Franc (руб 69,952) | руб 75,569 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (руб 34,976) | руб 40,521 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (руб 6,897) | руб 6,224 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 400,000 Franc (руб 46,635) | руб 37,854 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (руб 23,317) | руб 25,057 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,332) | руб 3,914 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,166) | руб 482 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (руб 23,317) | руб 26,471 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (руб 4,663) | руб 5,806 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,000 Franc (руб 466) | руб 399 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 534 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,915) | руб 5,247 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (руб 2,720) | руб 3,076 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (руб 6,412) | руб 5,565 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (руб 4,081) | руб 7,189 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 1% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (руб 699,520) | руб 1,126,760 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (руб 55) | руб 42 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (руб 2,103) | руб 1,719 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Franc (руб 182) | руб 315 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (руб 617) | руб 504 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,429 Franc (руб 1,449) | руб 1,316 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (руб 291) | руб 227 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,375 Franc (руб 277) | руб 160 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 207 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,138 Franc (руб 133) | руб 69 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (руб 117) | руб 100 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (руб 291) | руб 524 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (руб 816) | руб 1,596 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 670 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,166) | руб 5,496 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,332) | руб 3,405 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (руб 291) | руб 373 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (руб 58) | руб 178 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (руб 93) | руб 228 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,480 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 7) | руб 4.91 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,749) | руб 3,050 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 117) | руб 137 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,633 prices entered by 923 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 6% more expensive than in Russia
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