Cost of living
Bafoussam compared to South (Cameroon)
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Overview comparison
BafoussamSouth (Cameroon)
Consumer prices in South (Cameroon) are roughly 7% higher than in Bafoussam.
Cost of living
| Item | Bafoussam | South (Cameroon) |
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| Total with rent one person | 836 | 864 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,508 | 2,541 |
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| Without rent one person | 602 | 570 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,162 | 1,747 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 202.68 | 344.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 296.38 | 604.55 |
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| Food person | 375 | 546 |
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| Food family | 1,015 | 1,529 |
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| Transport person | 42.97 | 52.74 |
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| Transport family | 147.22 | 127.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.85 years | 69.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bafoussam | South (Cameroon) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.43 | 15.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 140.67 | 48.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.27 | 12.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 | 2.74 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.95 | 6.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.34 | 1.33 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bafoussam | South (Cameroon) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.6 | 304.45 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.31 | 147.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 310.84 | 735.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 130.31 | 342.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.76 | 118.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.98 | 192.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.28 | 17.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bafoussam | South (Cameroon) |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.46 | 6.5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,260 | 730 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 615 | 723 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 1.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.38% | 37.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.25 | 7.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bafoussam | South (Cameroon) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.27 | 2.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.45 | 3.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.12 | 2.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.3 | 11.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 7.89 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.55 | 7.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.17 | 3.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 1.04 |
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Other
| Item | Bafoussam | South (Cameroon) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.72 | 75.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.86 | 6 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.27 | 28.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.31 | 10.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.22 | 53.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 157.78 | 161.05 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 517.35 | 56.87 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,698 | 5,327 |
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