In Yaounde, Cameroon, a single person typically needs around $764 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1859 monthly.
Overall living costs in Yaounde are 18% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Yaounde is 71% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Yaounde is, on average, 87% lower than in New York City.
Yaounde is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary driver of costs in Yaounde is rent & utilities, which can be a significant expense for residents.
Food prices in Yaounde are 9% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Yaounde is 16% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to lower overall living costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.94 $ |
| Dinner | 33.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.49 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.93 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.53 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.67 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.64 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 20.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.99 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 20.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.74 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 48 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 73 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 51.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 231 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 374 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 290 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,050 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 675 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 372 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.02% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.79 $ |
| Haircut | 8.05 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 48.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 243 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,615 $ |