Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Cameroon
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Economic & Living Costs in Cameroon
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
1000-4000 XAF
Avg: 2500 XAF
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
30000-70000 XAF
Avg: 50000 XAF
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
3000-4000 XAF
Avg: 3500 XAF
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
568.3-1000 XAF
Avg: 784.15 XAF
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
65000-300000 XAF
Avg: 182500 XAF
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
50000-250000 XAF
Avg: 150000 XAF
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
500000-1500000 XAF
Avg: 1000000 XAF
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
151000-1000000 XAF
Avg: 575500 XAF
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
300-900 XAF
Avg: 600 XAF
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
2000-5511.56 XAF
Avg: 3755.78 XAF
Monthly Transport Pass
500-15000 XAF
Avg: 7750 XAF
Gasoline (1L)
700-840 XAF
Avg: 770 XAF
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
49583.33-100000 XAF
Avg: 74791.67 XAF
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
30000-110000 XAF
Avg: 70000 XAF
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
10000-15000 XAF
Avg: 12500 XAF
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
1000-2000 XAF
Avg: 1500 XAF
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
150-1000 XAF
Avg: 575 XAF
Eggs (12)
960-1800 XAF
Avg: 1380 XAF
Local Cheese (1kg)
3000-13000 XAF
Avg: 8000 XAF
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
5000-25000 XAF
Avg: 15000 XAF
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
2500-4000 XAF
Avg: 3250 XAF
Cinema Ticket
2000-6500 XAF
Avg: 4250 XAF
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
250000-350000 XAF
Avg: 300000 XAF
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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