MigrantoCost of living in Cameroon
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Cameroon
Spending runs from FCFA 19,800 a month in the poorest fifth to FCFA 175,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
FCFA 53,300
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
FCFA 19,800richest 20%
FCFA 175,000
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Key facts
The cost of living in Cameroon in numbers
Typical spending takes 32% of the average wage
A typical person spends FCFA 53,300 a month while the average take-home wage is FCFA 168,000, so 68% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
The richest fifth spends 8.8× the poorest
Spending runs from FCFA 19,800 a month in the poorest fifth to FCFA 175,000 in the richest, which is #29 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
How living costs in Cameroon compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Cameroon against other countries
Cheaper than 71% of countries
Where Cameroon sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs FCFA 567,000 at world-middle prices costs FCFA 469,000 here.
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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Cost of living in Cameroon
FCFA 19,800/mo
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Take-home
FCFA 133,000
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FCFA 113,000
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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 standard of living in Cameroon?
By spending, Cameroon ranks #155 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about FCFA 53,300 a month, the poorest 20% about FCFA 19,800 and the richest 20% about FCFA 175,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Cameroon?
Cameroon uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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