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:

  • $ 40 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.7 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 894* (492758 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 79 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2192* (1208998 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 95 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3928* (2167032 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 2025

Cost of living: Cameroon VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cameroon in 2025 is 42% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Cameroon by expense type

Cameroon: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cameroon costs 49% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 5/person
($ 1.8 to $ 9)

79% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 60/person
($ 28 to $ 69)

24% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.5/person
($ 5.5 to $ 7.2)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

77% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

25% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.5/can
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

75% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Cameroon: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cameroon costs 44% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 16 to $ 245)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 54 to $ 163)

47% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 146
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 48 to $ 197)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 157
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 108/night
($ 63 to $ 210)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 189
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 49 to $ 178)

64% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 247
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 65/month
($ 16 to $ 245)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 124
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 105/month
($ 51 to $ 296)

47% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 200
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 108/month
($ 66 to $ 203)

44% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 196
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 63/month
($ 31 to $ 132)

63% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 171
Family room
Family room
$ 263/month
($ 189 to $ 457)

1% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 261

Cameroon: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cameroon costs 19% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.7/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

105% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

73% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

51% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.8/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 10)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 6.3)

28% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

53% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

13% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

28% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.1

Cameroon: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Cameroon costs 43% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

72% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

81% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

29% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

90% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 95/24hrs
($ 44 to $ 151)

57% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 61

Cameroon: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cameroon costs 66% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.8/ticket
($ 4.5 to $ 12)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.9/hr
($ 3.7 to $ 7.2)

77% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Cameroon: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Cameroon costs 29% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

84% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 19 to $ 100)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 108
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 63
($ 19 to $ 82)

32% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
$ 1377
(fair price: $ 1292)
Montreal → Douala
Montreal → Douala
Montreal → Douala
$ 1266
(fair price: $ 1186)
London → Douala
London → Douala
London → Douala
$ 861
(fair price: $ 739)
Manchester → Douala
Manchester → Douala
Manchester → Douala
$ 931
(fair price: $ 771)
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
$ 974
(fair price: $ 807)
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
$ 1056
(fair price: $ 795)

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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 29-04-2025.

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