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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 61.7% more expensive than Cameroon without rent, and 116.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 36.1% more expensive than Cameroon without rent, and 82.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$5.34 FCFA 2,969
281.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$120 FCFA 66.5K
-37.81%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$5.17 FCFA 2,877
120.89%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$1.85 FCFA 1,030
181.62%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$1.45 FCFA 809
80.69%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.66 FCFA 368
225.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$1.13 FCFA 630
416.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$2.58 FCFA 1,433
178.29%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.78 FCFA 1,545
-61.15%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$0.66 FCFA 366
443.94%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.59 FCFA 884
196.23%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$1.92 FCFA 1,070
128.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$15.37 FCFA 8,554
-17.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$5.64 FCFA 3,140
119.86%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$5.84 FCFA 3,252
180.65%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$3.49 FCFA 1,945
47.85%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.52 FCFA 846
13.16%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$1.69 FCFA 942
164.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$1.42 FCFA 790
252.82%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$1.87 FCFA 1,039
55.61%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$1.60 FCFA 891
91.25%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.69 FCFA 382
213.04%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.72 FCFA 398
206.94%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$1.79 FCFA 995
454.75%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$8.98 FCFA 4,997
66.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.31 FCFA 727
45.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$1.84 FCFA 1,023
101.09%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Cameroon
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.75 FCFA 418
240.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$17.41 FCFA 9,688
273.58%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.58 FCFA 324
536.21%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.47 FCFA 261
278.72%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$6.11 FCFA 3,400
394.93%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.40 FCFA 781
-32.14%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$30.9K FCFA 17.2M
-3.68%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$15.3K FCFA 8.5M
71.68%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$147 FCFA 81.9K
42.46%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$22.85 FCFA 12.7K
155.14%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$130 FCFA 72.6K
-44.70%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$22.31 FCFA 12.4K
105.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$4.65 FCFA 2,589
377.42%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$6.60 FCFA 3,671
115.91%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$525 FCFA 292.2K
160.28%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$3,430 FCFA 1.9M
564.32%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$64.9 FCFA 36.1K
-18.29%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$61.3 FCFA 34.1K
-29.92%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$140 FCFA 78.2K
-36.31%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$132 FCFA 73.5K
-14.15%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Cameroon
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$796 FCFA 443.2K
121.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$461 FCFA 256.6K
216.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$1,684 FCFA 937.1K
70.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$851 FCFA 473.7K
177.24%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$2,064 FCFA 1.1M
66.01%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$975 FCFA 542.7K
169.05%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Cameroon
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$166 FCFA 92.4K
2493.34%
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: April 12, 2026

Last update for Cameroon: April 13, 2026

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