Cost of Living Comparison Between Yaounde and Bamenda Cost of Living Comparison Between Yaounde and Bamenda

😐 Solo nomad: Yaounde is 44.8% more expensive than Bamenda without rent, and 113.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yaounde is 60.1% more expensive than Bamenda without rent, and 135.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yaounde
Bamenda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.73 FCFA 2,677
$1.71 FCFA 968
176.61%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$43.88 FCFA 24.8K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.58 FCFA 3,159
$6.26 FCFA 3,546
-10.86%
Cappuccino
$2.73 FCFA 1,544
$0.92 FCFA 519
196.74%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.43 FCFA 807
$0.55 FCFA 312
160.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.66 FCFA 376
$0.36 FCFA 205
83.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.21 FCFA 682
$1.3 FCFA 738
-6.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 FCFA 1,025
$1.72 FCFA 974
5.23%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Yaounde
Bamenda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.94 FCFA 1,666
$2.68 FCFA 1,515
9.70%
White Bread (500g)
$0.98 FCFA 556
$0.63 FCFA 358
55.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.12 FCFA 631
$1.01 FCFA 570
10.89%
Eggs
$1.79 FCFA 1,015
$3.14 FCFA 1,776
-42.99%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.95 FCFA 7,899
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.06 FCFA 3,429
$4.42 FCFA 2,502
37.10%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.08 FCFA 3,440
$5.23 FCFA 2,961
16.25%
Apples (1kg)
$4.58 FCFA 2,593
$2.58 FCFA 1,458
77.52%
Banana (1kg)
$2.12 FCFA 1,198
$0.85 FCFA 481
149.41%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.11 FCFA 1,193
$0.73 FCFA 415
189.04%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.19 FCFA 676
$0.91 FCFA 514
30.77%
Potato (1kg)
$1.61 FCFA 910
$1.42 FCFA 804
13.38%
Onion (1kg)
$1.5 FCFA 847
$1.07 FCFA 606
40.19%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.54 FCFA 308
$0.6 FCFA 339
-10.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1 FCFA 563
$0.74 FCFA 421
35.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.77 FCFA 1,004
$1.43 FCFA 810
23.78%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.11 FCFA 5,155
$5.3 FCFA 3,000
71.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.24 FCFA 700
$1.31 FCFA 740
-5.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.56 FCFA 880
$1.38 FCFA 780
13.04%
🚌 Getting Around
Yaounde
Bamenda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.63 FCFA 359
$1.74 FCFA 985
-63.79%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.81 FCFA 10.1K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.65 FCFA 366
$0.45 FCFA 257
44.44%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.41 FCFA 233
$0.31 FCFA 174
32.26%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.8 FCFA 3,284
$6.03 FCFA 3,413
-3.81%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.35 FCFA 766
$1.28 FCFA 724
5.47%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.4K FCFA 18.9M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.2K FCFA 9.2M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yaounde
Bamenda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.4 FCFA 45.5K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.03 FCFA 11.9K
$17.83 FCFA 10.1K
17.95%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$46.8 FCFA 26.5K
$34.55 FCFA 19.6K
35.46%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Yaounde
Bamenda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.79 FCFA 15.2K
$8.64 FCFA 4,890
210.07%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.25 FCFA 4,104
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Cinema Ticket
$6.48 FCFA 3,669
-
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Yaounde
Bamenda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$338 FCFA 191.1K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,829 FCFA 1M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Yaounde
Bamenda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.55 FCFA 9,370
$26.05 FCFA 14.7K
-36.47%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.6 FCFA 13.9K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$19.65 FCFA 11.1K
$44.79 FCFA 25.4K
-56.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$58.7 FCFA 33.2K
$61.9 FCFA 35.1K
-5.20%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yaounde
Bamenda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$151 FCFA 85.5K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$121 FCFA 68.4K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$490 FCFA 277.6K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$251 FCFA 142.3K
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$889 FCFA 503.4K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$622 FCFA 351.8K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Yaounde
Bamenda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$215 FCFA 121.6K
$107 FCFA 60.3K
101.61%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
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Last update for Yaounde: October 29, 2025

Last update for Bamenda: October 27, 2025

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