Travel budget in Cameroon

Cameroon: calculate your travel budget

Cameroon: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cameroon for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 24 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.2 per person
  • $ 3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 648* (391524 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 61 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person
  • $ 8.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1835* (1109388 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 8.3 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 3331* (2014068 F CFA)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Cameroon in 2024

Cost of living: Cameroon VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cameroon in 2024 is 38% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Cameroon by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Cameroon compared to the national average.

Cities /Cameroon View Details
Kumba 19% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Kumba
Douala 14% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Douala
Bafoussam 14% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bafoussam
Bamenda 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bamenda
Yaounde 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Yaounde
Buea 4% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Buea



Local prices in Cameroon by expense type

Cameroon: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cameroon costs 54% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.6/person
($ 1.6 to $ 8.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 18 to $ 59)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5/person
($ 3.4 to $ 5)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.5/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Cameroon: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cameroon costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 47/night
($ 1.1 to $ 260)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 54/night
($ 33 to $ 119)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 68/night
($ 42 to $ 130)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 106/night
($ 67 to $ 186)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 90/night
($ 58 to $ 200)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 48/month
($ 5.4 to $ 239)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 96/month
($ 63 to $ 186)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 94/month
($ 66 to $ 154)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 50/month
($ 25 to $ 175)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 201/month
($ 140 to $ 309)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Cameroon: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cameroon costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.4/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

125% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.1/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 8.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Cameroon: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Cameroon costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 5)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 87/24hrs
($ 41 to $ 138)

176% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Cameroon: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cameroon costs 54% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.2/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 8.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.2/hr
($ 3.4 to $ 8.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Cameroon: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Cameroon costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 18 to $ 92)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 58
($ 18 to $ 75)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Douala
London → Douala
London → Douala
$ 771
(fair price: $ 654)
Montreal → Douala
Montreal → Douala
Montreal → Douala
$ 1279
(fair price: $ 1065)
Manchester → Douala
Manchester → Douala
Manchester → Douala
$ 842
(fair price: $ 682)
Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
$ 1243
(fair price: $ 1014)
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
$ 905
(fair price: $ 736)
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
$ 930
(fair price: $ 677)

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About the information on the cost of living in Cameroon

The information about the cost of living in Cameroon shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Cameroon updated on 27-03-2024.

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