Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon · Population 2,440,462
▲ +8% vs Cameroon average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | FCFA2,690 ($4.45) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | FCFA10,759 ($17.78) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | FCFA807 ($1.33) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | FCFA60,969 ($101) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | FCFA9,863 ($16.30) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | FCFA26,002 ($42.98) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | FCFA7,532 ($12.45) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | FCFA7,532 ($12.45) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | FCFA1,973 ($3.26) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | FCFA114,739 ($190) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | FCFA79,819 ($132) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | FCFA239,456 ($396) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Yaoundé is FCFA206,910 ($342) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FCFA259,141 ($428) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FCFA336,883 ($557) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FCFA79,819 ($132)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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FCFA225,060 ($372) / moYaoundé is one of the key cities in Cameroon. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FCFA259,141 ($428), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FCFA79,819 ($132) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to FCFA600,611 ($993) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FCFA462,503 ($764) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Yaoundé is FCFA206,910 ($342). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FCFA336,883 ($557) per month.