MigrantoCost of living in Cameroon
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
FCFA 53,300
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
FCFA 19,800richest 20%
FCFA 175,000
Cameroon has one of the more mixed economies in the region — oil, farming, and busy port cities all pulling at once — and that variety leaves the cost of living moderate rather than cheap or dear. Overall it's affordable, but the gap between a comfortable life and a hand-to-mouth one is enormous, so the same country can feel generous or unforgiving depending on which side of it you're on.
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Cost of living in Cameroon
FCFA 19,800/mo
vs FCFA 454,000 in your country
Take-home
FCFA 133,000
vs FCFA 681,000 in your country
Potential savings
FCFA 113,000
more than in your country
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How living costs in Cameroon compare
Stacked against the world, Cameroon is among the more affordable places to live; across the continent it comes out middling. The thing to keep in mind before moving is that the middling overall standing papers over real extremes — where exactly you'd be living tells you more than the country-wide picture.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Cameroon?
A typical person in Cameroon spends about FCFA 53,300 a month — around FCFA 640,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Cameroon in US dollars?
The cost of living in Cameroon is about $94 a month, or roughly $1,128 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Cameroon?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about FCFA 19,800 a month per person, a typical one around FCFA 53,300, and a comfortable life around FCFA 82,200. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Cameroon enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about FCFA 53,300 a month, while the average take-home pay in Cameroon is about FCFA 168,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Cameroon.
Is Cameroon an expensive country to live in?
No. Cameroon is more expensive than 16% of countries worldwide and ranks 26th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
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