Cost of living in Cameroon compared to United States
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,717 Franc ($6) | $21 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,540 Franc ($5.89) | $12 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,411 Franc ($2.35) | $5.80 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc ($3.00) | $1.11 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,044 Franc ($1.74) | $5.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc ($0.83) | $4.85 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc ($5.00) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc ($3.33) | $4.28 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 449 Franc ($0.75) | $2.31 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 651 Franc ($1.08) | $3.45 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,299 Franc ($7) | $18 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 895 Franc ($1.49) | $2.92 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc ($0.50) | $3.17 | - 84% | |
| 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 | 275,659 Franc ($459) | $3,301 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,469 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,434 Franc ($29) | $227 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,000 Franc ($250) | $2,265 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,664 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $171 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,736 Franc ($25) | $63 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,659 Franc ($292) | $249 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc ($500) | $146 | + 242% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,992 Franc ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $58 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Franc ($42) | $50 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,132 Franc ($25) | $105 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,302 Franc ($37) | $144 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,756,590 Franc ($4,590) | $30,907 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 754 Franc ($1.26) | $0.95 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($50) | $87 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc ($1.67) | $9 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $159 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc ($3.33) | $9 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.16) | $5.19 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Franc ($2.50) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc ($2.16) | $5.10 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc ($2.50) | $2.33 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $30 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cameroon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $61 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $30 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,211 Franc ($54) | $103 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,701 Franc ($14) | $15 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc ($4.16) | $5.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 854 Franc ($1.42) | $8 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $495 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc ($0.13) | $0.54 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc ($33) | $74 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc ($1.33) | $11 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,582 prices entered by 2,005 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 58% cheaper than in United States
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