Bafoussam travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bafoussam

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bafoussam for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 32 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.5 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 712* (431648 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 4.6 per person
  • $ 8.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1832* (1110550 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 72 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4084* (2476250 F CFA)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bafoussam compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bafoussam in 2024 is 31% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bafoussam in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bafoussam by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bafoussam

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bafoussam is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.2/person
($ 4.1 to $ 8.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 59/person
($ 30 to $ 63)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5/person
($ 5 to $ 6.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.5/can
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bafoussam

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bafoussam is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 48 to $ 213)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 35/night
($ 30 to $ 43)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 62/night
($ 47 to $ 77)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 63 to $ 230)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 48 to $ 213)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 48/month
($ 48 to $ 213)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 78/month
($ 56 to $ 127)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 115/month
($ 100 to $ 136)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 20/month
($ 20 to $ 20)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 501/month
($ 501 to $ 501)

139% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Bafoussam

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bafoussam is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.7/litre
($ 2.3 to $ 3.4)

156% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.5/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 9.1)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.5/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 5.7)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.7)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bafoussam

On average, the price of transport in Bafoussam is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 0.9)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Bafoussam

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bafoussam is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.2/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bafoussam

On average, shopping budget in Bafoussam is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.4/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 78
($ 50 to $ 91)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 65
($ 59 to $ 75)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
$ 1235
(fair price: $ 1086)
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
$ 902
(fair price: $ 734)
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
$ 940
(fair price: $ 704)
Los Angeles → Yaounde
Los Angeles  → Yaounde
Los Angeles  → Yaounde
$ 951
(fair price: $ 732)
Sydney → Yaounde
Sydney → Yaounde
Sydney → Yaounde
$ 1016
(fair price: $ 656)
Toronto → Yaounde
Toronto → Yaounde
Toronto → Yaounde
$ 1123
(fair price: $ 808)



About this information on the cost of living in Bafoussam

The information about the cost of living in Bafoussam shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bafoussam was updated on 31-10-2024.

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