Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is 28% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 58% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Douala | Osh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,439 Franc (655 som) | 384 som | + 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,221 Franc (328 som) | 176 som | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,650 Franc (243 som) | 132 som | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,178 Franc (174 som) | 55 som | + 219% | |
12 eggs, large | 960 Franc (142 som) | 105 som | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (148 som) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,080 Franc (307 som) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,853 Franc (273 som) | 42 som | + 544% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 976 Franc (144 som) | 35 som | + 309% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 626 Franc (92 som) | 65 som | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,776 Franc (557 som) | 580 som | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,572 Franc (232 som) | 80 som | + 191% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 344 Franc (51 som) | - | - | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 34% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Douala | Osh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 548,522 Franc (80,964 som) | 41,191 som | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 249,052 Franc (36,761 som) | 22,356 som | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 94,966 Franc (14,017 som) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340,176 Franc (50,212 som) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 182,108 Franc (26,880 som) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,409 Franc (8,917 som) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,511 Franc (5,832 som) | 1,615 som | + 261% | |
40” flat screen tv | 289,847 Franc (42,783 som) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,382 Franc (10,389 som) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,949 Franc (435 som) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 Franc (2,768 som) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 10% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,436 Franc (1,540 som) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,573 Franc (2,742 som) | 2,000 som | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,526 Franc (5,244 som) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,348 Franc (4,775 som) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 9% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Douala | Osh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,333,330 Franc (639,620 som) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Franc (87 som) | 41 som | + 109% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,020 Franc (2,512 som) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,158 Franc (614 som) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Franc (664 som) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,833 Franc (1,009 som) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,832 Franc (1,894 som) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,833 Franc (566 som) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,086 Franc (456 som) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Franc (300 som) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,057 Franc (156 som) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,010 Franc (149 som) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,885 Franc (1,016 som) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is about the same as in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Douala | Osh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,450 Franc (1,985 som) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,790 Franc (2,035 som) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (5,904 som) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,512 Franc (6,127 som) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,699 Franc (694 som) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,109 Franc (164 som) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,120 Franc (165 som) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (12 som) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,925 Franc (3,236 som) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,029 Franc (152 som) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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