Cost of Living Comparison Between Bamenda and Maroua Cost of Living Comparison Between Bamenda and Maroua

😐 Solo nomad: Bamenda is 53.9% more expensive than Maroua without rent, and 5.4% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bamenda is 78.4% more expensive than Maroua without rent, and 3.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bamenda
Maroua
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.71 FCFA 968
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.26 FCFA 3,546
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Cappuccino
$0.92 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)
$0.36 FCFA 205
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.3 FCFA 738
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.72 FCFA 974
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bamenda
Maroua
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.68 FCFA 1,515
$1.8 FCFA 1,018
48.89%
White Bread (500g)
$0.63 FCFA 358
$0.84 FCFA 478
-25.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.01 FCFA 570
$3.05 FCFA 1,729
-66.89%
Eggs
$3.14 FCFA 1,776
$2.85 FCFA 1,613
10.18%
Local Cheese (1kg)
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$5.26 FCFA 2,975
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.42 FCFA 2,502
$5.38 FCFA 3,043
-17.84%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$5.23 FCFA 2,961
$3.56 FCFA 2,012
46.91%
Apples (1kg)
$2.58 FCFA 1,458
$1.79 FCFA 1,015
44.13%
Banana (1kg)
$0.85 FCFA 481
$0.86 FCFA 489
-1.16%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.73 FCFA 415
$0.89 FCFA 504
-17.98%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.91 FCFA 514
$1.73 FCFA 981
-47.40%
Potato (1kg)
$1.42 FCFA 804
$2.6 FCFA 1,474
-45.38%
Onion (1kg)
$1.07 FCFA 606
$1.74 FCFA 985
-38.51%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.6 FCFA 339
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 FCFA 421
$0.9 FCFA 510
-17.78%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.43 FCFA 810
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Wine (Bottle)
$5.3 FCFA 3,000
$11.62 FCFA 6,577
-54.39%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.31 FCFA 740
$0.92 FCFA 522
42.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.38 FCFA 780
$1.71 FCFA 970
-19.30%
🚌 Getting Around
Bamenda
Maroua
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.74 FCFA 985
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 FCFA 257
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.31 FCFA 174
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.03 FCFA 3,413
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.28 FCFA 724
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bamenda
Maroua
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$52.9 FCFA 29.9K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.83 FCFA 10.1K
$8.64 FCFA 4,889
106.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.55 FCFA 19.6K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bamenda
Maroua
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$8.64 FCFA 4,890
$17.6 FCFA 9,964
-50.91%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$1.72 FCFA 975
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bamenda
Maroua
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$26.05 FCFA 14.7K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$44.79 FCFA 25.4K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$61.9 FCFA 35.1K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bamenda
Maroua
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$89 FCFA 50.4K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$161 FCFA 90.9K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Bamenda
Maroua
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$107 FCFA 60.3K
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Last update for Bamenda: October 27, 2025

Last update for Maroua: October 29, 2025

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