Cameroon vs Cameroon · 218 km apart
Cameroon
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Cameroon
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Douala | Bamenda | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.07 | $4.13 | Bamenda |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.28 | $16.54 | Bamenda |
| Cappuccino | $1.52 | $1.24 | Bamenda |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $93.70 | Bamenda |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.59 | $15.16 | Bamenda |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.01 | $39.96 | Bamenda |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.20 | $11.58 | Bamenda |
| Fitness club membership | $14.20 | $11.58 | Bamenda |
| Cinema ticket | $3.72 | $3.03 | Bamenda |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $223 | $173 | Bamenda |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $155 | $120 | Bamenda |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $466 | $361 | Bamenda |
| Total single-person budget | $493 | $396 | Bamenda |
| Average net salary | $390 | $318 |
Bamenda is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Douala runs about $493 versus $396 in Bamenda — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Bamenda leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Douala · Full cost of living in Bamenda