Cost of living in Cameroon compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,147 Franc ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,628 Franc ($2.69) | $8 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,320 Franc ($3.83) | $4.34 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,091 Franc ($1.80) | $0.87 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,100 Franc ($1.82) | $3.01 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc ($0.83) | $4.09 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,619 Franc ($2.68) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,458 Franc ($2.41) | $3.37 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 737 Franc ($1.22) | $1.72 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 912 Franc ($1.51) | $3.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,290 Franc ($15) | $15 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,051 Franc ($1.74) | $1.92 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 834 Franc ($1.38) | $2.07 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,232 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,604 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,000 Franc ($61) | $179 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 486,906 Franc ($804) | $1,609 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246,431 Franc ($407) | $1,137 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38,572 Franc ($64) | $117 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,617 Franc ($26) | $48 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 129,980 Franc ($215) | $299 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 51,437 Franc ($85) | $120 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,582 Franc ($4.27) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,102 Franc ($40) | $49 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $44 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,932 Franc ($38) | $87 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,220 Franc ($55) | $113 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc ($9,912) | $22,926 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 619 Franc ($1.02) | $0.77 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $80 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc ($3.72) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc ($9) | $20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $110 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc ($4.13) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,048 Franc ($3.38) | $3.50 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.98 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,242 Franc ($2.05) | $3.55 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,059 Franc ($1.75) | $1.84 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,252 Franc ($5.37) | $22 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,071 Franc ($10) | $45 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $221 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc ($33) | $75 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,907 Franc ($3.15) | $12 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc ($0.83) | $4.81 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 647 Franc ($1.07) | $5.83 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $404 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 Franc ($0.08) | $0.19 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $54 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc ($1.98) | $8 | - 75% | |
| 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 51,332 prices entered by 6,490 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 47% cheaper than in United States
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