Cost of Living in Cameroon: 2024 Estimates

Housing (Monthly)

• 1‑bedroom Yaoundé: 80,000–250,000 XAF ($120–$375)
• 2‑bedroom Douala: 120,000–350,000 XAF ($180–$525)

Utilities (Monthly)

• Electricity: 10,000–20,000 XAF ($15–$30)
• Water: 5,000–15,000 XAF ($8–$23)
• Internet: 15,000–35,000 XAF ($23–$53)

Transport

• Bus/taxi per trip: 200–500 XAF ($0.35–$0.75)
• Gasoline: 600–750 XAF/L ($0.90–$1.15)

Food

• Weekly groceries: 10,000–20,000 XAF ($15–$30)
• Meat/fish per kg: 3,000–15,000 XAF ($5–$23)

Dining Out

• Local meal: 2,000–5,000 XAF ($3–$8)
• International meal: 5,000–15,000 XAF ($8–$23)

Leisure & Personal

• Movie ticket: 2,500–5,000 XAF ($4–$8)
• Gym month: 15,000–35,000 XAF ($23–$53)
• Haircut: 1,500–3,500 XAF ($2.25–$5.25)

Figures are approximate and vary by lifestyle and city.