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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.

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

Cost of living in Bafoussam compared to United States in 2024

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

Lunch

$ 8.2/person
($ 4.1 to $ 8.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 59/person
($ 30 to $ 63)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5/person
($ 5 to $ 6.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.5/can
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bafoussam

1-star hotel

$ 48/night
($ 48 to $ 213)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 35/night
($ 30 to $ 43)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 62/night
($ 47 to $ 77)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 63 to $ 230)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

5-star hotel

$ 48/night
($ 48 to $ 213)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 48/month
($ 48 to $ 213)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 78/month
($ 56 to $ 127)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 115/month
($ 100 to $ 136)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 20/month
($ 20 to $ 20)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 501/month
($ 501 to $ 501)

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

Supermarket food budget in Bafoussam

Milk

$ 2.7/litre
($ 2.3 to $ 3.4)

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156% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.5/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 9.1)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 4.5/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 5.7)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.7)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

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

Public and private transport budget in Bafoussam

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 0.9)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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

Leisure activity budget in Bafoussam

Cinema

$ 8.2/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bafoussam

Cigarettes

$ 3.4/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 78
($ 50 to $ 91)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 65
($ 59 to $ 75)

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

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Yaounde

$ 1235
(fair price: $ 1086)

London → Yaounde

$ 902
(fair price: $ 734)

New York City → Yaounde

$ 940
(fair price: $ 704)

Los Angeles → Yaounde

$ 951
(fair price: $ 732)

Sydney → Yaounde

$ 1016
(fair price: $ 656)

Toronto → Yaounde

$ 1123
(fair price: $ 808)