Cost of living
Far North compared to North West (Cameroon)
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Overview comparison
Far NorthNorth West (Cameroon)
Consumer prices in North West (Cameroon) are roughly 33% higher than in Far North.
Cost of living
| Item | Far North | North West (Cameroon) |
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| Total with rent one person | 965 | 1,012 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,832 | 2,570 |
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| Without rent one person | 570 | 507 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,285 | 1,530 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 486.23 | 537.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 899.59 | 865.26 |
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| Food person | 391 | 353 |
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| Food family | 740 | 1,202 |
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| Transport person | 69.29 | 69.22 |
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| Transport family | 181.41 | 191.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.8 years | 78.92 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Far North | North West (Cameroon) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.31 | 11.71 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 62.87 | 57.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.34 | 7.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 | 4.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.75 | 2.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.56 | 2.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Far North | North West (Cameroon) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 409.3 | 474.31 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 273.61 | 362.45 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 966.93 | 815.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 568.09 | 528.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.54 | 98.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 125.05 | 160.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.05 | 57 |
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Transportation
| Item | Far North | North West (Cameroon) |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.82 | 3.97 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,052 | 2,279 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 784 | 1,561 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 | 0.93 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.51% | 62.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.73 | 38.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.4 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Far North | North West (Cameroon) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.22 | 1.51 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.49 | 2.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18 | 9.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.2 | 7.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.7 | 13.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.84 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Far North | North West (Cameroon) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.82 | 44.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.28 | 5.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.96 | 70.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.62 | 8.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 69.44 | 74.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.65 | 96.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 343.89 | 309.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,390 | 8,312 |
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