Cost of Living Comparison Between Da Nang and Bamenda Cost of Living Comparison Between Da Nang and Bamenda

😐 Solo nomad: Da Nang is 17.4% more expensive than Bamenda without rent, and 106.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Da Nang is 15% more expensive than Bamenda without rent, and 108.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Da Nang
Bamenda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.94 ₫50.7K
$1.78 FCFA 1,012
8.99%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$19.19 ₫501.9K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.73 ₫123.6K
$6.35 FCFA 3,609
-25.51%
Cappuccino
$1.56 ₫40.9K
$0.91 FCFA 519
71.43%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.54 ₫14.1K
$0.55 FCFA 312
-1.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 ₫7,574
$0.37 FCFA 207
-21.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.03 ₫27.0K
$1.31 FCFA 744
-21.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.60 ₫41.9K
$1.71 FCFA 973
-6.43%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Da Nang
Bamenda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.36 ₫35.7K
$2.58 FCFA 1,468
-47.29%
White Bread (500g)
$0.95 ₫24.8K
$0.61 FCFA 344
55.74%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 ₫30.7K
$1.01 FCFA 576
15.84%
Eggs
$1.40 ₫36.7K
$3.24 FCFA 1,839
-56.79%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.48 ₫326.2K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.63 ₫94.9K
$4.48 FCFA 2,547
-18.97%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.93 ₫259.7K
$5.24 FCFA 2,977
89.50%
Apples (1kg)
$2.63 ₫68.8K
$2.59 FCFA 1,470
1.54%
Banana (1kg)
$0.99 ₫26.0K
$0.90 FCFA 511
10.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.07 ₫27.9K
$0.74 FCFA 420
44.59%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.11 ₫29.1K
$0.90 FCFA 510
23.33%
Potato (1kg)
$1.15 ₫30.0K
$1.38 FCFA 785
-16.67%
Onion (1kg)
$1.21 ₫31.6K
$1.04 FCFA 593
16.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 ₫27.4K
$0.56 FCFA 317
87.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.48 ₫12.6K
$0.74 FCFA 422
-35.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.37 ₫35.8K
$1.40 FCFA 793
-2.14%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.42 ₫194.0K
$7.02 FCFA 3,988
5.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.85 ₫22.3K
$1.29 FCFA 733
-34.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.64 ₫42.8K
$1.42 FCFA 809
15.49%
🚌 Getting Around
Da Nang
Bamenda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 ₫8,252
$1.78 FCFA 1,013
-82.02%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$3.91 ₫102.4K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.90 ₫23.5K
$0.46 FCFA 260
95.65%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.74 ₫19.2K
$0.33 FCFA 188
124.24%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.86 ₫310.2K
$6.25 FCFA 3,549
89.76%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 ₫23.8K
$1.27 FCFA 719
-28.35%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.8K ₫701.1M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.2K ₫737.4M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Da Nang
Bamenda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$74.6 ₫2.0M
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.83 ₫152.5K
$17.60 FCFA 10.0K
-66.88%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$8.32 ₫217.5K
$33.75 FCFA 19.2K
-75.35%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Da Nang
Bamenda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$20.30 ₫530.9K
$9.00 FCFA 5,115
125.56%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.48 ₫195.5K
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Cinema Ticket
$3.13 ₫81.9K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Da Nang
Bamenda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$156 ₫4.1M
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.8K ₫334.2M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Da Nang
Bamenda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$39.66 ₫1.0M
$26.40 FCFA 15.0K
50.23%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$25.94 ₫678.4K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$52.2 ₫1.4M
$43.72 FCFA 24.8K
19.30%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.1 ₫2.0M
$61.9 FCFA 35.1K
24.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Da Nang
Bamenda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$354 ₫9.3M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$252 ₫6.6M
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$728 ₫19.0M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$456 ₫11.9M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,884 ₫101.6M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,277 ₫33.4M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Da Nang
Bamenda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$331 ₫8.7M
$106 FCFA 60.4K
211.49%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10.67
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Last update for Da Nang: March 1, 2026

Last update for Bamenda: March 2, 2026

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