City in Littoral, Cameroon
Cost of living in Douala
How much a month costs in Douala
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,370–2,230 (CFA800,000–1.3M).
Prices in Douala
Typical 2026 ranges in XAF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XAF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | CFA200,000–450,000 | $343–772 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | CFA100,000–250,000 | $172–429 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CFA35,000–80,000 | $60–137 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CFA7,000–18,000 | $12–31 |
| Cappuccino | CFA1,000–2,500 | $1.7–4.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CFA800–2,000 | $1.4–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CFA250–500 | $0.43–0.86 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | CFA20,000–50,000 | $34–86 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CFA5,000–12,000 | $9–21 |
Value for money: 9/100
A value score of 9/100 means Douala gives more quality of life per dollar than 8% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 33/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Douala
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Douala?
About $600–943 on a lean budget, $1,370–2,230 for a comfortable month and $3,090–5,150 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Douala?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs CFA200,000–450,000 ($343–772) a month in the center and CFA100,000–250,000 ($172–429) outside it.
How much does food cost in Douala?
A local meal is CFA1,500–3,000 ($2.6–5.1); a mid-range restaurant is CFA7,000–18,000 ($12–31) per person.
Is Cameroon expensive?
Prices in Cameroon are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.