Cost of living in Douala, Cameroon

Summary of cost of living in Douala

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,453,688 Franc
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 661,012 Franc
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Douala
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 4,439 Franc
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 2,221 Franc
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 1,650 Franc
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,178 Franc
12 eggs, large 960 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,000 Franc
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 2,080 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,853 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 976 Franc
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 626 Franc
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 3,776 Franc
2 liters of coca-cola 1,572 Franc
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 344 Franc
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 548,522 Franc
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 249,052 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 94,966 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 340,176 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 182,108 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 60,409 Franc
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 39,511 Franc
40” flat screen tv 289,847 Franc
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 70,382 Franc
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 2,949 Franc
Hourly rate for cleaning help 18,750 Franc
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 10,436 Franc
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 18,573 Franc
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 35,526 Franc
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 32,348 Franc
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 4,333,330 Franc
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 586 Franc
Monthly ticket public transport 17,020 Franc
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 4,158 Franc
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 4,500 Franc
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 6,833 Franc
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 12,832 Franc
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 3,833 Franc
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 3,086 Franc
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 2,032 Franc
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,057 Franc
Tube of toothpaste 1,010 Franc
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 6,885 Franc
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 13,450 Franc
2 tickets to the movies 13,790 Franc
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 40,000 Franc
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 41,512 Franc
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 4,699 Franc
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,109 Franc
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 1,120 Franc
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 81 Franc
1 month of gym membership in business district 21,925 Franc
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 1,029 Franc
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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