- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,500 Franc ($10) | $14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc ($5.62) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,083 Franc ($3.60) | $4.57 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,333 Franc ($2.30) | $0.89 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,033 Franc ($1.79) | $3.17 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc ($1.64) | $4.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc ($3.11) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,538 Franc ($2.66) | $3.33 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc ($1.36) | $1.59 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc ($1.32) | $3.38 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc ($19) | $15 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc ($2.71) | $1.92 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 417 Franc ($0.72) | $2.13 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Franc ($1,037) | $2,035 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc ($518) | $1,571 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc ($102) | $178 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 400,000 Franc ($691) | $1,574 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc ($346) | $1,124 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc ($35) | $123 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $48 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc ($346) | $334 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc ($69) | $118 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc ($43) | $47 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc ($40) | $45 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc ($95) | $85 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc ($60) | $115 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Franc ($10,368) | $22,272 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc ($0.81) | $0.77 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc ($31) | $85 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Franc ($2.70) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc ($9) | $19 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,429 Franc ($21) | $111 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc ($4.32) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,375 Franc ($4.10) | $3.51 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.09 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,138 Franc ($1.97) | $3.44 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $1.86 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc ($4.32) | $20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $45 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $173 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc ($35) | $79 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc ($4.32) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc ($0.86) | $4.87 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc ($1.38) | $5.88 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.10) | $0.34 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($26) | $53 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,867 prices entered by 13,663 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 49% cheaper than in United States
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