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Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Cameroon Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Cameroon

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 59.2% more expensive than Cameroon without rent, and 110.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 38.6% more expensive than Cameroon without rent, and 78.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$5.21 FCFA 2,943
288.10%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$119 FCFA 67.1K
-36.26%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$5.44 FCFA 3,077
110.85%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$1.82 FCFA 1,031
181.87%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$1.51 FCFA 855
72.85%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.70 FCFA 397
205.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$1.13 FCFA 636
446.02%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$2.59 FCFA 1,464
172.97%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.76 FCFA 1,560
-60.87%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$0.66 FCFA 372
466.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.59 FCFA 896
187.42%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$1.96 FCFA 1,106
114.29%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$15.52 FCFA 8,771
-16.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$5.44 FCFA 3,077
123.90%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$5.90 FCFA 3,334
173.56%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$3.37 FCFA 1,906
57.57%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.54 FCFA 871
11.69%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.62 FCFA 915
183.33%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$1.43 FCFA 805
246.85%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$1.87 FCFA 1,055
60.43%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.58 FCFA 896
92.41%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$0.69 FCFA 390
215.94%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$0.72 FCFA 406
204.17%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$1.74 FCFA 981
483.91%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$8.77 FCFA 4,957
72.86%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$1.32 FCFA 744
50.76%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$1.82 FCFA 1,027
103.85%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Cameroon
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.81 FCFA 458
206.17%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$17.80 FCFA 10.1K
258.76%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.56 FCFA 316
558.93%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$0.49 FCFA 279
259.18%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$6.17 FCFA 3,485
387.20%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.35 FCFA 765
-28.89%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$30.6K FCFA 17.3M
-1.16%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$15.4K FCFA 8.7M
70.51%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$147 FCFA 83.2K
40.77%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$23.32 FCFA 13.2K
144.55%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$132 FCFA 74.9K
-46.02%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$22.94 FCFA 13.0K
100.13%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$4.85 FCFA 2,738
358.76%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$6.74 FCFA 3,811
109.64%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$536 FCFA 303.0K
158.23%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$3,383 FCFA 1.9M
556.57%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$64.9 FCFA 36.7K
-19.70%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$62.4 FCFA 35.3K
-31.82%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$139 FCFA 78.6K
-35.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$129 FCFA 73.1K
-11.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Cameroon
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$798 FCFA 450.9K
118.49%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$470 FCFA 265.4K
202.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$1,693 FCFA 956.7K
66.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$837 FCFA 473.0K
183.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$2,079 FCFA 1.2M
60.54%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$966 FCFA 546.0K
170.72%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$170 FCFA 96.2K
2384.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
19.04
-65.81%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Cameroon: January 12, 2026

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