Cost of Living Comparison Between Bafoussam and Buea Cost of Living Comparison Between Bafoussam and Buea

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bafoussam
Buea
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$1.77 FCFA 1,007
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$6.33 FCFA 3,594
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Cappuccino
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$2.24 FCFA 1,272
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.27 FCFA 720
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.49 FCFA 277
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$1.04 FCFA 591
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.43 FCFA 814
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bafoussam
Buea
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$3.03 FCFA 1,724
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White Bread (500g)
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$0.38 FCFA 218
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$1.61 FCFA 913
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Eggs
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$2.62 FCFA 1,490
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$4.34 FCFA 2,464
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Apples (1kg)
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$3.56 FCFA 2,024
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Banana (1kg)
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$1.44 FCFA 818
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Oranges (1kg)
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$0.85 FCFA 485
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Tomato (1kg)
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$1.38 FCFA 787
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Potato (1kg)
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$1.78 FCFA 1,013
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Onion (1kg)
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$1.37 FCFA 781
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.73 FCFA 416
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Wine (Bottle)
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$8.87 FCFA 5,038
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$1.22 FCFA 695
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.72 FCFA 979
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🚌 Getting Around
Bafoussam
Buea
Difference
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$0.27 FCFA 154
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
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$0.46 FCFA 261
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$5.25 FCFA 2,985
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$1.23 FCFA 699
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
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$19.5K FCFA 11.1M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
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$21.1K FCFA 12.0M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bafoussam
Buea
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$61.8 FCFA 35.1K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$17.76 FCFA 10.1K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
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$109 FCFA 62.1K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bafoussam
Buea
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$26.39 FCFA 15.0K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$4.38 FCFA 2,488
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Bafoussam
Buea
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
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$619 FCFA 351.6K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bafoussam
Buea
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$35.43 FCFA 20.1K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
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$70.6 FCFA 40.1K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bafoussam
Buea
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$106 FCFA 60.0K
$70.8 FCFA 40.2K
49.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$70.7 FCFA 40.2K
$61.1 FCFA 34.7K
15.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$268 FCFA 152.0K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$124 FCFA 70.6K
$212 FCFA 120.3K
-41.32%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bafoussam
Buea
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$135 FCFA 76.6K
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Last update for Bafoussam: March 2, 2026

Last update for Buea: February 28, 2026

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