Cost of living in Douala is 62% higher than in Ngaoundere (without rent).
Rent in Douala is 168% more expensive than in Ngaoundere.
Cost of living including rent in Douala is 105% higher than in Ngaoundere.
Food in Douala is 62% more expensive than in Ngaoundere.
Transport in Douala is 184% more expensive than in Ngaoundere.
| Douala | Ngaoundere | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Douala | Ngaoundere | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.53 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 120 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.05 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.59 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.51 $ | 1.2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.79 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.9 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.63 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.07 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.61 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.24 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.52 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.14 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.38 $ | 2.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.82 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.9 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.28 $ | 5.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.2 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.2 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.48 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.71 $ | 1.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.3 $ | 77.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.7 $ | 39 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 519 $ | 147 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,075 $ | 257 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 805 $ | 197 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,871 $ | 631 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,994 $ | 1,793 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 965 $ | 570 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 155 $ | 347 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.31 % | 14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.9 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.54 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Haircut | 9.61 $ | 8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 138 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.2 $ | 65.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 512 $ | 385 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,349 $ | 2,591 $ |