Cost of living in Yaounde is 3% lower than in Ulaanbaatar (without rent).
Rent in Yaounde is 28% cheaper than in Ulaanbaatar.
Cost of living including rent in Yaounde is 16% lower than in Ulaanbaatar.
Food in Yaounde is 5% cheaper than in Ulaanbaatar.
Transport in Yaounde is 47% more expensive than in Ulaanbaatar.
| Yaounde | Ulaanbaatar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Yaounde | Ulaanbaatar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.94 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.3 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.38 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.37 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.49 $ | 0.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.29 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.67 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.15 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.93 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.92 $ | 9.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.67 $ | 1.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.64 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.3 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.99 $ | 5.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.1 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.74 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.54 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.17 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ | 1.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.7 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73 $ | 78.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.3 $ | 13.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 231 $ | 383 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 374 $ | 806 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 290 $ | 507 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,050 $ | 1,391 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,008 $ | 1,637 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 675 $ | 959 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 372 $ | 408 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.02 % | 6.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.2 $ | 68.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.79 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Haircut | 8.05 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 48.4 $ | 88.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.6 $ | 66.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 243 $ | 154 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,615 $ | 7,750 $ |