Cost of living
Kumba compared to Western (Cameroon)
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Overview comparison
KumbaWestern (Cameroon)
Consumer prices in Kumba are roughly 8% higher than in Western (Cameroon).
Cost of living
| Item | Kumba | Western (Cameroon) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,104 | 830 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,288 | 2,119 |
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| Without rent one person | 557 | 564 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,853 | 1,490 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 422.06 | 232.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 643.73 | 296.93 |
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| Food person | 439 | 457 |
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| Food family | 1,122 | 1,352 |
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| Transport person | 21.94 | 38.57 |
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| Transport family | 88.17 | 154.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.96 years | 79.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kumba | Western (Cameroon) |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.03 | 7.49 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 136.55 | 135.42 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.26 | 4.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 | 1.71 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.78 | 1.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.52 | 1.8 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kumba | Western (Cameroon) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 233.34 | 94.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 193.52 | 48.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 716.66 | 260.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 398.23 | 128.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.58 | 102.51 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 170.61 | 164.89 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.03 | 31.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kumba | Western (Cameroon) |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.45 | 21.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,632 | 2,274 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 634 | 711 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.95% | 22.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.31 | 6.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.22 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kumba | Western (Cameroon) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.42 | 3.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.46 | 0.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.97 | 2.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.01 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.25 | 6.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.34 | 6.07 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.35 | 2.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Kumba | Western (Cameroon) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.6 | 38.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.89 | 7.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.25 | 19.04 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.09 | 9.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 94.69 | 83.52 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 161.22 | 168.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 614.02 | 602.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,751 | 2,723 |
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