Cost of living in Cameroon compared to United States
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $19 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,732 Franc ($4.48) | $10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc ($3.48) | $5.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,177 Franc ($1.93) | $1.08 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 Franc ($1.29) | $4.96 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.64) | $4.69 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc ($3.28) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc ($4.57) | $4.68 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc ($1.38) | $2.52 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 664 Franc ($1.09) | $3.05 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 Franc ($5.71) | $16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,409 Franc ($2.31) | $2.76 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 Franc ($0.68) | $3.00 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,000 Franc ($410) | $2,844 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc ($410) | $2,149 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc ($164) | $222 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc ($322) | $1,889 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,445 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($82) | $150 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,928 Franc ($28) | $64 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc ($223) | $299 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc ($101) | $137 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($4.92) | $14 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,306 Franc ($32) | $54 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,930 Franc ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,351 Franc ($50) | $93 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,701 Franc ($42) | $119 | - 64% | |
| 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 ($11,488) | $27,977 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc ($0.99) | $1.05 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($49) | $79 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc ($2.46) | $8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $139 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc ($2.46) | $8 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,752 Franc ($6) | $4.83 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,491 Franc ($2.45) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.64) | $4.78 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 799 Franc ($1.31) | $2.24 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.28) | $27 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,524 Franc ($12) | $55 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc ($4.92) | $28 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $200 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $89 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,351 Franc ($17) | $14 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,930 Franc ($3.17) | $5.19 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc ($1.07) | $6 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $563 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,948 Franc ($41) | $55 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,017 Franc ($1.67) | $10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,853 prices entered by 2,810 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 55% cheaper than in United States
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