- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 69% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc (руб 752) | руб 359 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc (руб 374) | руб 278 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc (руб 268) | руб 134 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc (руб 143) | руб 65 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc (руб 133) | руб 81 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc (руб 109) | руб 138 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc (руб 207) | руб 310 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (руб 178) | руб 93 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc (руб 91) | руб 35 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc (руб 88) | руб 60 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc (руб 1,332) | руб 532 | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc (руб 180) | руб 96 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc (руб 43) | руб 32 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc (руб 76,615) | руб 75,340 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (руб 34,505) | руб 39,678 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc (руб 6,804) | руб 6,137 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc (руб 57,796) | руб 38,444 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc (руб 23,004) | руб 24,360 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,300) | руб 3,704 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,150) | руб 478 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (руб 23,004) | руб 26,419 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (руб 4,601) | руб 6,120 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc (руб 696) | руб 403 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 509 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc (руб 3,916) | руб 5,511 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc (руб 2,684) | руб 3,037 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc (руб 5,882) | руб 5,637 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (руб 4,026) | руб 7,478 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 2% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc (руб 690,106) | руб 1,208,140 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (руб 54) | руб 43 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc (руб 2,074) | руб 1,702 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 25% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc (руб 259) | руб 324 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc (руб 608) | руб 508 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,150) | руб 1,237 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (руб 288) | руб 230 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc (руб 259) | руб 166 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 211 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc (руб 147) | руб 71 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (руб 115) | руб 104 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc (руб 435) | руб 515 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc (руб 805) | руб 1,688 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 682 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,150) | руб 5,430 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,300) | руб 3,292 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (руб 288) | руб 379 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc (руб 58) | руб 177 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (руб 92) | руб 234 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 7) | руб 4.86 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,725) | руб 3,232 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 115) | руб 140 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,272 prices entered by 836 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 9% more expensive than in Russia
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