Cost of living in Cameroon compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,005 Franc ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc ($4.62) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,118 Franc ($3.91) | $4.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc ($2.28) | $0.88 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 751 Franc ($1.39) | $2.94 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.85) | $4.11 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc ($3.69) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,785 Franc ($5.14) | $3.31 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 839 Franc ($1.55) | $1.67 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 587 Franc ($1.08) | $3.31 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,769 Franc ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325 Franc ($2.45) | $1.99 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc ($1.58) | $2.06 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,209 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Franc ($462) | $1,549 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc ($185) | $178 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 196,188 Franc ($362) | $1,530 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,115 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($92) | $111 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 14,353 Franc ($26) | $50 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,894 Franc ($251) | $271 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 61,328 Franc ($113) | $128 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,151 Franc ($3.97) | $11 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc ($55) | $47 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,476 Franc ($14) | $44 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,526 Franc ($45) | $87 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,144 Franc ($50) | $109 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Cameroon is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Franc ($12,924) | $23,548 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 573 Franc ($1.06) | $0.64 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($55) | $74 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc ($2.77) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($18) | $112 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc ($2.77) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,561 Franc ($4.73) | $3.47 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,726 Franc ($3.19) | $4.93 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.85) | $3.64 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 774 Franc ($1.43) | $1.82 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.69) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,647 Franc ($10) | $46 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc ($5.54) | $25 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Franc ($18) | $206 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($28) | $79 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,000 Franc ($28) | $12 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc ($1.85) | $5.05 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 650 Franc ($1.20) | $5.83 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc ($0.09) | $0.51 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,878 Franc ($33) | $50 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc ($2.22) | $8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,232 prices entered by 4,196 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 38% cheaper than in United States
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