Douala, Cameroon

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Country

Cameroon

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About Douala, Cameroon

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$500

Family of 4 / mo

$1,251

Avg salary (after tax)

$253

Douala is the largest city in Cameroon and an important economic hub for the country. Located near the Atlantic Ocean, it has a busy port that helps in trade and transportation. The city is known for its vibrant culture, with a mix of people from different backgrounds and languages.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $120.11
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $34.67
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $30.94
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $68.64

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.02
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $255.23

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.24
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.18
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.52
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.59
CappuccinoUSD $1.37

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $5.46
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $43.67
Fast Food ComboUSD $4.37

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $8.18
Apples (1 kg)USD $4.73
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.65
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.26
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.17
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.34
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.5
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.98
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.87
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $7.64
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $2.95
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.73
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $24.71
Dozen EggsUSD $2.42
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.95
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.5
Milk (1 litre)USD $3.37

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $189.35
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $312.56
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $140.74
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,047
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $455.87
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $60.87

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $42.12
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $8.92
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $10.92
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $428.57
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $2,111

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.88
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.54
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $28,935
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $5.46
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $5.46
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $12,739
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.49

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $61.42
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $107.63