Travel budget and cost of living in Cameroon how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 45 for 2 ppl.
- $ 6.9 per person
- $ 1.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 865* (474936 F CFA)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 61 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 4.1 per person
- $ 9.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 1564* (858788 F CFA)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 98 for 2 ppl.
- $ 22 per person
- $ 8.4 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 2727* (1497930 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 2020
Cost of living: Cameroon VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Cameroon in 2020 is essentially the same as 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:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Douala | 14% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Douala |
| Kumba | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Kumba |
| Yaounde | 5% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Yaounde |
| Bafoussam | 6% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Bafoussam |
| Buea | 8% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Buea |
| Bamenda | 13% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Bamenda |
Local prices in Cameroon by expense type
Cameroon: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cameroon costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 3.7/person
($ 1.8 to $ 9.1)
($ 1.8 to $ 9.1)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 7.3 to $ 20)
($ 7.3 to $ 20)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 3.7/person
($ 3.7 to $ 5.5)
($ 3.7 to $ 5.5)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 1 to $ 2.7)
($ 1 to $ 2.7)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Cameroon: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cameroon costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 58 to $ 83)
($ 58 to $ 83)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 49/night
($ 40 to $ 59)
($ 40 to $ 59)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 52 to $ 94)
($ 52 to $ 94)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 94 to $ 149)
($ 94 to $ 149)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 347/night
($ 347 to $ 347)
($ 347 to $ 347)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 58/month
($ 58 to $ 58)
($ 58 to $ 58)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136Room with kitchen
$ 104/month
($ 84 to $ 126)
($ 84 to $ 126)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 131/month
($ 110 to $ 157)
($ 110 to $ 157)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 55/month
($ 44 to $ 67)
($ 44 to $ 67)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 241/month
($ 189 to $ 323)
($ 189 to $ 323)
38% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Cameroon: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Cameroon costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)
145% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 17/kg
($ 16 to $ 20)
($ 16 to $ 20)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 4.8/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 8.2)
($ 3.7 to $ 8.2)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Oranges
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 4.5)
($ 0.7 to $ 4.5)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 0.6/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 5.4/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 9.1)
($ 4.1 to $ 9.1)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Cameroon: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Cameroon costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bus pass
$ 14/month
($ 6.6 to $ 20)
($ 6.6 to $ 20)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75Taxi (per km)
$ 0.5/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)
63% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 97/24hrs
($ 45 to $ 152)
($ 45 to $ 152)
146% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Cameroon: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Cameroon costs 57% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 88/month
($ 47 to $ 146)
($ 47 to $ 146)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Mobile phone
$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 61/month
($ 47 to $ 83)
($ 47 to $ 83)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 179/month
($ 110 to $ 457)
($ 110 to $ 457)
87% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 101/month
($ 65 to $ 146)
($ 65 to $ 146)
90% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112Flat (centre)
$ 563/month
($ 365 to $ 1277)
($ 365 to $ 1277)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230Flat (suburbs)
$ 312/month
($ 238 to $ 548)
($ 238 to $ 548)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762Gym
$ 36/month
($ 20 to $ 55)
($ 20 to $ 55)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 249/month
($ 156 to $ 365)
($ 156 to $ 365)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964Private primary school
$ 1094/yr
($ 365 to $ 2733)
($ 365 to $ 2733)
93% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16769Cameroon: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Cameroon costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.1/ticket
($ 3.7 to $ 9.1)
($ 3.7 to $ 9.1)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 8.4/hr
($ 4.5 to $ 9.1)
($ 4.5 to $ 9.1)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Cameroon: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Cameroon costs 45% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 2.3/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 24
($ 13 to $ 47)
($ 13 to $ 47)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 27
($ 9.1 to $ 93)
($ 9.1 to $ 93)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Trainers
$ 47
($ 28 to $ 65)
($ 28 to $ 65)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 67
($ 28 to $ 183)
($ 28 to $ 183)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100Plane ticket budget
London → Douala
$ 786
(fair price: $ 684)
(fair price: $ 684)
Manchester → Douala
$ 884
(fair price: $ 733)
(fair price: $ 733)
Montreal → Douala
$ 1185
(fair price: $ 1010)
(fair price: $ 1010)
New York City → Douala
$ 1181
(fair price: $ 1032)
(fair price: $ 1032)
Dublin → Douala
$ 1077
(fair price: $ 844)
(fair price: $ 844)
Toronto (Ontario) → Douala
$ 1292
(fair price: $ 1057)
(fair price: $ 1057)
Edinburgh → Douala
$ 915
(fair price: $ 754)
(fair price: $ 754)
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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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Cameroon updated on 24-09-2020.