Limbe, South-West, Cameroon · Population 84,223
▼ -6% vs Cameroon average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | FCFA2,360 ($3.90) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | FCFA9,438 ($15.60) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | FCFA708 ($1.17) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | FCFA53,482 ($88.40) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | FCFA8,652 ($14.30) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | FCFA22,809 ($37.70) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | FCFA6,607 ($10.92) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | FCFA6,607 ($10.92) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | FCFA1,730 ($2.86) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | FCFA97,405 ($161) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | FCFA67,760 ($112) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | FCFA203,280 ($336) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Limbe is FCFA181,500 ($300) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FCFA225,060 ($372) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FCFA292,578 ($484) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FCFA67,760 ($112)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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FCFA259,141 ($428) / moNorth-West · pop. 636,000
FCFA239,618 ($396) / moNord · pop. 600,000
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FCFA225,060 ($372) / moLimbe is one of the key cities in Cameroon. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FCFA225,060 ($372), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FCFA67,760 ($112) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to FCFA520,082 ($860) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FCFA400,994 ($663) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Limbe is FCFA181,500 ($300). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FCFA292,578 ($484) per month.