Cost of living
North (Cameroon) compared to Bafoussam
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Overview comparison
North (Cameroon)Bafoussam
Consumer prices in Bafoussam are roughly 25% higher than in North (Cameroon).
Cost of living
| Item | North (Cameroon) | Bafoussam |
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| Total with rent one person | 675 | 836 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,532 | 2,508 |
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| Without rent one person | 346 | 602 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,383 | 2,162 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 361.16 | 202.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 743.06 | 296.38 |
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| Food person | 336 | 375 |
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| Food family | 783 | 1,015 |
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| Transport person | 77.45 | 42.97 |
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| Transport family | 165.15 | 147.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.21 years | 82.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North (Cameroon) | Bafoussam |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.49 | 7.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.86 | 140.67 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.66 | 5.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 | 1.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.06 | 1.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.47 | 1.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North (Cameroon) | Bafoussam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 253.94 | 79.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 199.48 | 56.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 909.85 | 310.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 304.94 | 130.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.74 | 116.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.25 | 136.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.91 | 41.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | North (Cameroon) | Bafoussam |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.96 | 17.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,658 | 2,260 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 617 | 615 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 0.74 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.62% | 19.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.04 | 6.25 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | North (Cameroon) | Bafoussam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.74 | 3.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.43 | 0.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.71 | 2.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.17 | 20.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.02 | 6.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.18 | 6.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 | 2.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | North (Cameroon) | Bafoussam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.91 | 27.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.9 | 9.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.82 | 21.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.61 | 10.31 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.7 | 73.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 45.09 | 157.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 290.22 | 517.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,374 | 3,698 |
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