Cost of living in Cameroon compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc ($4.38) | $9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc ($3.40) | $5.07 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc ($1.89) | $0.99 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc ($1.26) | $3.33 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $4.43 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc ($3.21) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc ($4.47) | $3.93 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc ($1.35) | $1.92 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc ($1.06) | $3.30 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc ($5.57) | $16 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc ($2.26) | $2.26 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc ($0.66) | $2.47 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc ($401) | $2,508 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc ($401) | $1,960 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc ($160) | $206 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc ($315) | $1,774 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,342 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($80) | $139 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc ($27) | $56 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc ($218) | $300 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc ($98) | $135 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($4.81) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc ($31) | $51 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc ($14) | $46 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc ($49) | $92 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc ($41) | $120 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc ($11,224) | $25,474 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc ($0.97) | $1.06 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($48) | $77 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc ($2.41) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $125 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc ($2.41) | $7 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc ($6) | $4.17 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc ($2.39) | $5.50 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $4.18 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc ($1.28) | $2.05 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.21) | $25 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc ($12) | $49 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc ($4.81) | $27 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $196 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($24) | $83 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc ($17) | $13 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc ($3.09) | $5.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc ($1.04) | $6 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc ($0.08) | $0.17 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc ($40) | $53 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $9 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,148 prices entered by 2,615 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 54% cheaper than in United States
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