Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Cameroon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cameroon is 44.1% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cameroon is 15.8% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Cameroon are 23.9% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cameroon are 111.9% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Cameroon are 11.3% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cameroon is 3.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.09 $ (1,234.78 CFA) |
5.07 $ (3,000.00 CFA) |
+143.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.31 $ (20,301.75 CFA) |
109.84 $ (65,000.00 CFA) |
+220.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.58 $ (3,301.83 CFA) |
5.07 $ (3,000.00 CFA) |
-9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.89 $ (527.95 CFA) |
1.10 $ (650.00 CFA) |
+23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 $ (766.12 CFA) |
2.43 $ (1,437.50 CFA) |
+87.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.07 $ (1,223.61 CFA) |
1.73 $ (1,023.60 CFA) |
-16.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.37 $ (219.73 CFA) |
1.44 $ (853.95 CFA) |
+288.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.24 $ (140.57 CFA) |
0.64 $ (379.55 CFA) |
+170.0 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.50 $ (6,216.58 CFA) |
9.69 $ (5,732.20 CFA) |
-7.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (688.50 CFA) |
0.56 $ (332.54 CFA) |
-51.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (631.46 CFA) |
0.70 $ (412.87 CFA) |
-34.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.89 $ (1,117.61 CFA) |
1.85 $ (1,091.88 CFA) |
-2.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.19 $ (1,295.84 CFA) |
6.61 $ (3,913.55 CFA) |
+202.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (1,202.07 CFA) |
2.47 $ (1,462.84 CFA) |
+21.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.05 $ (1,210.66 CFA) |
2.58 $ (1,524.77 CFA) |
+25.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 $ (963.59 CFA) |
1.57 $ (927.58 CFA) |
-3.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (578.41 CFA) |
0.58 $ (343.81 CFA) |
-40.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (413.64 CFA) |
0.62 $ (368.81 CFA) |
-10.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (532.93 CFA) |
0.59 $ (349.00 CFA) |
-34.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (531.90 CFA) |
0.80 $ (473.87 CFA) |
-10.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (482.55 CFA) |
0.70 $ (415.91 CFA) |
-13.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ (499.15 CFA) |
0.68 $ (400.00 CFA) |
-19.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.50 $ (294.01 CFA) |
0.70 $ (416.67 CFA) |
+41.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.20 $ (2,486.02 CFA) |
8.03 $ (4,750.00 CFA) |
+91.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.89 $ (527.79 CFA) |
1.21 $ (715.38 CFA) |
+35.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.11 $ (655.89 CFA) |
1.65 $ (976.92 CFA) |
+48.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (765.56 CFA) |
1.69 $ (1,000.00 CFA) |
+30.6 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.56 $ (328.57 CFA) |
0.76 $ (450.00 CFA) |
+37.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.22 $ (20,253.94 CFA) |
16.90 $ (10,000.00 CFA) |
-50.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.89 $ (528.29 CFA) |
0.51 $ (300.00 CFA) |
-43.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.73 $ (1,613.92 CFA) |
0.82 $ (482.80 CFA) |
-70.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (2,568.03 CFA) |
5.91 $ (3,500.00 CFA) |
+36.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.56 $ (1,517.58 CFA) |
4.90 $ (2,902.72 CFA) |
+91.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,572.00 $ (9,807,196.31 CFA) |
30,035.83 $ (17,775,000.00 CFA) |
+81.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,040.84 $ (13,043,618.04 CFA) |
14,892.02 $ (8,813,000.00 CFA) |
-32.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
33.14 $ (19,609.92 CFA) |
140.10 $ (82,909.09 CFA) |
+322.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.86 $ (5,833.65 CFA) |
21.97 $ (13,000.00 CFA) |
+122.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.24 $ (18,488.71 CFA) |
127.26 $ (75,312.50 CFA) |
+307.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.58 $ (18,687.89 CFA) |
21.12 $ (12,500.00 CFA) |
-33.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
8.55 $ (5,059.37 CFA) |
4.56 $ (2,700.00 CFA) |
-46.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.47 $ (3,830.36 CFA) |
6.34 $ (3,750.00 CFA) |
-2.1 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
75.13 $ (44,463.87 CFA) |
505.53 $ (299,166.67 CFA) |
+572.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,626.99 $ (962,842.16 CFA) |
3,268.42 $ (1,934,230.77 CFA) |
+100.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.91 $ (10,599.24 CFA) |
65.90 $ (39,000.00 CFA) |
+268.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.85 $ (15,890.57 CFA) |
58.17 $ (34,423.08 CFA) |
+116.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
54.64 $ (32,335.88 CFA) |
133.88 $ (79,227.27 CFA) |
+145.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
56.54 $ (33,461.99 CFA) |
126.34 $ (74,769.23 CFA) |
+123.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
883.50 $ (522,848.24 CFA) |
755.71 $ (447,223.91 CFA) |
-14.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
553.35 $ (327,468.93 CFA) |
449.46 $ (265,984.62 CFA) |
-18.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,178.43 $ (1,289,180.93 CFA) |
1,686.99 $ (998,349.04 CFA) |
-22.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,279.07 $ (756,944.78 CFA) |
832.54 $ (492,692.31 CFA) |
-34.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.30 $ (82,438.53 CFA) |
185.69 $ (109,892.54 CFA) |
+33.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.29 $ (60,534.60 CFA) |
86.88 $ (51,412.48 CFA) |
-15.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Cameroon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
129.98 $ (76,921.56 CFA) |
155.82 $ (92,210.53 CFA) |
+19.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.60 | 19.04 | +8.2 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 81 | 30 |
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