- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cameroon compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cameroon is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,538 Franc ($11) | $14 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,250 Franc ($5.64) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,329 Franc ($4.04) | $4.52 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,247 Franc ($2.16) | $0.89 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,153 Franc ($2.00) | $3.19 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Franc ($1.65) | $3.99 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,800 Franc ($3.12) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc ($2.69) | $3.33 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 788 Franc ($1.37) | $1.61 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 767 Franc ($1.33) | $3.63 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,580 Franc ($20) | $15 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,567 Franc ($2.72) | $1.92 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 Franc ($0.65) | $2.13 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Cameroon is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 666,116 Franc ($1,156) | $2,046 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc ($520) | $1,576 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,160 Franc ($103) | $176 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 502,500 Franc ($872) | $1,586 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Franc ($347) | $1,129 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Franc ($35) | $119 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $48 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc ($347) | $328 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc ($69) | $120 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,050 Franc ($10) | $11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cameroon is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,043 Franc ($59) | $47 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,333 Franc ($40) | $45 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,142 Franc ($89) | $86 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc ($61) | $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 ($10,410) | $22,381 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc ($0.81) | $0.78 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,035 Franc ($31) | $85 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Cameroon is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,250 Franc ($3.90) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,288 Franc ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $111 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc ($4.34) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Franc ($3.90) | $3.48 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,278 Franc ($2.22) | $3.47 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $1.87 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,781 Franc ($7) | $21 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Cameroon is 59% 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) | $174 | - 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 ($4.34) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Franc ($0.87) | $4.89 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc ($1.39) | $5.95 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.10) | $0.36 | - 71% | |
| 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 | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89,689 prices entered by 12,756 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cameroon is 46% cheaper than in United States
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