How Cameroon compares across key indices
Cost of Living
34 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
66/100
Healthcare
38/100
Quality of Life
105/200
How far your money goes in Cameroon
Cost of Living
34
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
26
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
34
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
36
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Cameroon - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
66/100
Crime Index
27/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Cameroon has 87 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $678 in Batouri to $886 in Yaoundé. Batouri leads on safety, scoring 70/100. Mokolo ranks highest for quality of life at 112/200.
Batouri
$678/mo
Batouri
70/100
Mokolo
112/200
Yaoundé
50/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé | $886 | 61/100 | 108/200 | 50/100 | 87 |
| Douala | $796 | 63/100 | 109/200 | 45/100 | 85 |
| Bamenda | $755 | 66/100 | 110/200 | 41/100 | 80 |
| Bafoussam | $750 | 66/100 | 110/200 | 41/100 | 80 |
| Maroua | $744 | 66/100 | 110/200 | 40/100 | 79 |
| Ngaoundéré | $734 | 67/100 | 111/200 | 39/100 | 78 |
| Kumba | $732 | 67/100 | 111/200 | 39/100 | 78 |
| Nkongsamba | $720 | 68/100 | 111/200 | 38/100 | 76 |
| Buea | $715 | 68/100 | 111/200 | 37/100 | 76 |
| Kousséri | $715 | 68/100 | 111/200 | 37/100 | 76 |
| Bertoua | $714 | 68/100 | 111/200 | 37/100 | 76 |
| Limbe | $712 | 68/100 | 111/200 | 37/100 | 75 |
| Foumban | $712 | 68/100 | 111/200 | 37/100 | 75 |
| Kumbo | $711 | 68/100 | 111/200 | 37/100 | 75 |
| Edéa | $704 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 36/100 | 75 |
| Ébolowa | $703 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 36/100 | 74 |
| Dschang | $703 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 36/100 | 74 |
| Tiko | $701 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 36/100 | 74 |
| Kribi | $700 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 36/100 | 74 |
| Mbalmayo | $696 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 36/100 | 74 |
| Guider | $695 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 36/100 | 74 |
| Sangmélima | $694 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 36/100 | 74 |
| Melong | $693 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 35/100 | 73 |
| Foumbot | $692 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 35/100 | 73 |
| Bafia | $692 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 35/100 | 73 |
| Mbouda | $691 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 35/100 | 73 |
| Mutengene | $687 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 35/100 | 73 |
| Mora | $685 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 35/100 | 72 |
| Meïganga | $684 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 35/100 | 72 |
| Yagoua | $684 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 35/100 | 72 |
| Loum | $684 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 35/100 | 72 |
| Bafang | $681 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 34/100 | 72 |
| Mokolo | $679 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 34/100 | 72 |
| Batouri | $678 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 34/100 | 72 |
| Banyo | $678 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 34/100 | 72 |
| Garoua Boulaï | $678 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 34/100 | 72 |
| Obala | $678 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 34/100 | 72 |
| Oku | $678 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 34/100 | 72 |
| Mbanga | $678 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 34/100 | 72 |
| Muyuka | $678 | 70/100 | 112/200 | 34/100 | 72 |
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Healthcare system overview for Cameroon
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Cameroon
Pollution Index
80/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
39.8ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Cameroon, answered with data
Cameroon has a cost of living index of 34 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $703 in Ébolowa and reach $886 in Yaoundé.
Ébolowa is the most affordable city in Cameroon in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $703 for a single person including rent. Edéa is the next most affordable at $704/mo.
Cameroon has a safety index of 66/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Ébolowa scores highest on safety at 69/100.
Ébolowa ranks highest for quality of life in Cameroon, scoring 112/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $703/mo for a single person.
Cameroon scores 38/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Cameroon's cost of living is roughly 66% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 74% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Cameroon has a pollution index of 80/100 (lower = cleaner). Pollution can be a concern in urban areas. Research specific cities before committing, as rural and coastal areas typically fare better.
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