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

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bamenda
Bafoussam
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.78 FCFA 1,012
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.35 FCFA 3,609
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Cappuccino
$0.91 FCFA 519
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.55 FCFA 312
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 FCFA 207
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.31 FCFA 744
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 FCFA 973
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bamenda
Bafoussam
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.58 FCFA 1,468
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White Bread (500g)
$0.61 FCFA 344
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.01 FCFA 576
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Eggs
$3.24 FCFA 1,839
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.48 FCFA 2,547
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$5.24 FCFA 2,977
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Apples (1kg)
$2.59 FCFA 1,470
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Banana (1kg)
$0.90 FCFA 511
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Oranges (1kg)
$0.74 FCFA 420
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Tomato (1kg)
$0.90 FCFA 510
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Potato (1kg)
$1.38 FCFA 785
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Onion (1kg)
$1.04 FCFA 593
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.56 FCFA 317
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 FCFA 422
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.40 FCFA 793
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Wine (Bottle)
$7.02 FCFA 3,988
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.29 FCFA 733
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.42 FCFA 809
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🚌 Getting Around
Bamenda
Bafoussam
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.78 FCFA 1,013
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.46 FCFA 260
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 FCFA 188
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.25 FCFA 3,549
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.27 FCFA 719
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bamenda
Bafoussam
Difference
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.60 FCFA 10.0K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.75 FCFA 19.2K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bamenda
Bafoussam
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$9.00 FCFA 5,115
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bamenda
Bafoussam
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$26.40 FCFA 15.0K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$43.72 FCFA 24.8K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$61.9 FCFA 35.1K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bamenda
Bafoussam
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$106 FCFA 60.0K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$70.7 FCFA 40.2K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$268 FCFA 152.0K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$124 FCFA 70.6K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Bamenda
Bafoussam
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$106 FCFA 60.4K
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Bamenda: March 2, 2026

Last update for Bafoussam: March 2, 2026

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