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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 58.8% more expensive than Cameroon without rent, and 107.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 39.6% more expensive than Cameroon without rent, and 76.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$5.38 FCFA 3,013
271.19%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$120 FCFA 67.3K
-37.84%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$5.27 FCFA 2,956
116.32%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$1.82 FCFA 1,018
195.05%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$1.50 FCFA 840
75.33%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.66 FCFA 368
212.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$1.14 FCFA 639
417.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$2.67 FCFA 1,499
162.92%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$2.66 FCFA 1,488
-59.02%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$0.71 FCFA 395
400.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.59 FCFA 891
197.48%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$1.96 FCFA 1,100
119.39%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$15.05 FCFA 8,433
-13.55%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$5.45 FCFA 3,052
124.22%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$5.96 FCFA 3,338
174.50%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$3.48 FCFA 1,949
49.71%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.55 FCFA 867
9.68%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.70 FCFA 951
170.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$1.44 FCFA 804
245.14%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.90 FCFA 1,064
56.84%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.65 FCFA 925
84.24%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.65 FCFA 365
247.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$0.71 FCFA 395
205.63%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$1.79 FCFA 1,001
449.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$8.83 FCFA 4,949
71.80%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.36 FCFA 764
40.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$1.82 FCFA 1,021
96.70%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Cameroon
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.81 FCFA 452
207.41%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$17.57 FCFA 9,847
276.27%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$0.59 FCFA 332
547.46%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.47 FCFA 261
278.72%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$6.17 FCFA 3,455
377.80%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.33 FCFA 746
-31.58%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$31.4K FCFA 17.6M
-5.94%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$15.8K FCFA 8.9M
64.95%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$147 FCFA 82.3K
40.33%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$23.53 FCFA 13.2K
141.90%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$132 FCFA 74.0K
-44.93%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$22.88 FCFA 12.8K
97.68%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$4.89 FCFA 2,742
346.63%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$6.75 FCFA 3,784
104.30%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$518 FCFA 290.3K
161.51%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$3,441 FCFA 1.9M
555.46%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$64.0 FCFA 35.9K
-19.88%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$61.4 FCFA 34.4K
-30.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$140 FCFA 78.2K
-36.51%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$129 FCFA 72.3K
-10.95%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Cameroon
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$779 FCFA 436.7K
126.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$472 FCFA 264.2K
203.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$1,736 FCFA 972.6K
62.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$838 FCFA 469.4K
181.51%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$2,108 FCFA 1.2M
60.90%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$978 FCFA 548.1K
167.25%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$164 FCFA 92.2K
2530.64%
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: March 3, 2026

Last update for Cameroon: March 2, 2026

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