Yaounde travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Yaounde

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 36 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.1 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 772* (467684 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 78 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 4.4 per person
  • $ 8.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1848* (1120364 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 2877* (1743812 F CFA)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Yaounde compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Yaounde in 2024 is 44% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Yaounde in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Yaounde by expense type

Restaurant budget in Yaounde

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Yaounde is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.1/person
($ 1.6 to $ 12)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 18/person
($ 18 to $ 22)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5/person
($ 3.3 to $ 5)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.4/can
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Yaounde

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Yaounde is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 67/night
($ 4.3 to $ 599)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 30 to $ 296)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 37 to $ 278)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 127/night
($ 76 to $ 286)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 294
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 318/night
($ 318 to $ 318)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 507
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 67/month
($ 4.3 to $ 599)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 107/month
($ 42 to $ 266)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 131/month
($ 47 to $ 342)

30% 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
$ 63/month
($ 63 to $ 599)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Family room
Family room
$ 236/month
($ 116 to $ 500)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Yaounde

On average, the price of supermarket food in Yaounde is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.7)

117% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 8.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.6)

15% 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 $ 1.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 2.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Yaounde

On average, the price of transport in Yaounde is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

75% 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 $ 0.5)

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 $ 1.4)

25% 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): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 88/24hrs
($ 76 to $ 127)

180% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Yaounde

On average, budget for leisure activities in Yaounde is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.2/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 8.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.2/hr
($ 6.6 to $ 10)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Yaounde

On average, shopping budget in Yaounde is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 23
($ 5.7 to $ 43)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
($ 8.2 to $ 50)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
$ 1231
(fair price: $ 1021)
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
$ 902
(fair price: $ 732)
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
$ 927
(fair price: $ 676)
Los Angeles → Yaounde
Los Angeles  → Yaounde
Los Angeles  → Yaounde
$ 941
(fair price: $ 723)
Sydney → Yaounde
Sydney → Yaounde
Sydney → Yaounde
$ 1008
(fair price: $ 652)
Toronto → Yaounde
Toronto → Yaounde
Toronto → Yaounde
$ 1110
(fair price: $ 792)

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About this information on the cost of living in Yaounde

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

The information about the cost of living in Yaounde was updated on 27-03-2024.

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