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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 59% more expensive than Cameroon without rent, and 111.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 36.4% more expensive than Cameroon without rent, and 80.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$5.22 FCFA 2,953
289.46%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$118 FCFA 67K
-37.19%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$5.39 FCFA 3,048
113.17%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$1.84 FCFA 1,044
176.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$1.47 FCFA 830
72.79%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.67 FCFA 377
214.93%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.12 FCFA 632
443.75%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$2.61 FCFA 1,478
172.03%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.63 FCFA 1,491
-58.94%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$0.68 FCFA 384
444.12%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.6 FCFA 904
190.63%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$1.96 FCFA 1,108
114.80%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$15.25 FCFA 8,630
-16.39%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$5.53 FCFA 3,131
121.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$5.77 FCFA 3,267
178.68%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$3.48 FCFA 1,969
55.46%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$1.57 FCFA 889
10.19%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$1.68 FCFA 953
160.12%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$1.41 FCFA 798
250.35%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$1.91 FCFA 1,081
50.79%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$1.66 FCFA 938
84.94%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$0.69 FCFA 392
226.09%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.73 FCFA 411
202.74%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$1.79 FCFA 1,015
463.69%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$8.82 FCFA 4,992
67.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.36 FCFA 770
40.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$1.84 FCFA 1,044
92.39%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Cameroon
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.76 FCFA 431
236.84%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$17.45 FCFA 9,878
265.90%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$0.56 FCFA 315
580.36%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$0.46 FCFA 258
284.78%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$6.08 FCFA 3,441
400.00%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.38 FCFA 782
-31.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$30.9K FCFA 17.5M
-2.90%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$15.5K FCFA 8.7M
66.81%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$144 FCFA 81.3K
45.33%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$22.84 FCFA 12.9K
153.28%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$132 FCFA 75K
-46.34%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$22.56 FCFA 12.8K
103.37%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$4.89 FCFA 2,768
355.01%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$6.47 FCFA 3,664
118.55%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$532 FCFA 301.1K
158.09%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$3,397 FCFA 1.9M
558.16%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$64.3 FCFA 36.4K
-19.94%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$61.5 FCFA 34.8K
-31.73%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$138 FCFA 78.2K
-36.07%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$130 FCFA 73.3K
-13.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Cameroon
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$799 FCFA 452.4K
116.62%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$471 FCFA 266.6K
206.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$1,686 FCFA 954.2K
68.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$842 FCFA 476.7K
180.89%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$2,069 FCFA 1.2M
56.80%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$977 FCFA 553K
172.94%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$167 FCFA 94.3K
2489.07%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
19.04
-65.81%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Cameroon: October 28, 2025

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