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Cost of Living Comparison Between Bafoussam and Bamenda Cost of Living Comparison Between Bafoussam and Bamenda

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bafoussam
Bamenda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$1.72 FCFA 974
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$6.29 FCFA 3,553
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Cappuccino
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$0.92 FCFA 518
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.54 FCFA 308
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.34 FCFA 191
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$1.26 FCFA 715
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.79 FCFA 1,010
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bafoussam
Bamenda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$2.64 FCFA 1,490
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White Bread (500g)
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$0.64 FCFA 360
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$1.01 FCFA 569
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Eggs
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$3.20 FCFA 1,808
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$4.36 FCFA 2,463
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$5.20 FCFA 2,939
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Apples (1kg)
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$2.58 FCFA 1,459
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Banana (1kg)
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$0.86 FCFA 485
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Oranges (1kg)
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$0.73 FCFA 411
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Tomato (1kg)
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$0.86 FCFA 487
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Potato (1kg)
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$1.44 FCFA 815
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Onion (1kg)
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$1.05 FCFA 593
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$0.60 FCFA 337
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.68 FCFA 384
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
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$1.44 FCFA 811
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Wine (Bottle)
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$7.07 FCFA 3,993
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$1.31 FCFA 738
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.44 FCFA 815
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🚌 Getting Around
Bafoussam
Bamenda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$1.74 FCFA 983
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$0.46 FCFA 258
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
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$0.31 FCFA 174
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$6.27 FCFA 3,544
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$1.33 FCFA 749
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bafoussam
Bamenda
Difference
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$17.73 FCFA 10.0K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
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$34.24 FCFA 19.3K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bafoussam
Bamenda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$9.04 FCFA 5,109
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bafoussam
Bamenda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$26.23 FCFA 14.8K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
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$43.88 FCFA 24.8K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
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$60.7 FCFA 34.3K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bafoussam
Bamenda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$105 FCFA 59.2K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$71.5 FCFA 40.4K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$261 FCFA 147.2K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$121 FCFA 68.6K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Bafoussam
Bamenda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$108 FCFA 60.8K
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Bafoussam: January 12, 2026

Last update for Bamenda: January 11, 2026

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