Cost of Living in Cameroon
Summary of cost of living in Cameroon:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,720.0$ (1,500,386.9CFA), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 783.8$ (432,367.4CFA), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cameroon is, on average, 40.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Cameroon is, on average, 61.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.63 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 104.24 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 5.44 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.27 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.72 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.91 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.64 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.61 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.75 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.70 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.14 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.09 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.54 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2.71 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.60 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.62 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.68 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.73 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.06 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.40 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.99 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1.81 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.82 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 18.13 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 0.63 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.88 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 6.34 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.52 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 31,724.91 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 18,450.30 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 145.27 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 23.01 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 143.82 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 22.66 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 5.89 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 6.80 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 542.34 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,496.54 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 67.21 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 63.53 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 143.63 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 129.39 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 286.29 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 152.32 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,744.02 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 911.43 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 195.90 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 93.00 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 170.46 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 18.96 | |
Prices in Cameroon
This country had 227 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 18 January 2026
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Last update: 18 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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