Buea travel budget

Buea: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Buea

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 48 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.8 per person
  • $ 1.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 833* (530012 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 76 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 3.6 per person
  • $ 7.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2006* (1276310 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 76 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 8.5 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3426* (2180346 F CFA)

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



Cost of living in Buea compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Buea in 2025 is 47% 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 Buea in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Buea by expense type

Restaurant budget in Buea

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Buea is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Buea (compared to United States)2020373711115.85.81.51.556565.55.50.90.9United StatesBueaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042444648505254565860
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.5/person
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 56/person
($ 28 to $ 60)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.5/person
($ 4.7 to $ 6.3)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 0.9 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.5 for 330ml
( $ 1.5)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Buea

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Buea is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 30 to $ 107)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 118 to $ 143)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 43 to $ 77)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 76 to $ 117)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 29 to $ 95)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 467
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 65/month
($ 30 to $ 107)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 144/month
($ 107 to $ 196)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 84/month
($ 58 to $ 116)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 65/month
($ 30 to $ 107)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 275/month
($ 193 to $ 385)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Buea

On average, the price of supermarket food in Buea is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.8/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 3.2)

173% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.3/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 2.8)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.1/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 8.7)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
( $ 3.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
( $ 1.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
( $ 1.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Buea

On average, the price of transport in Buea is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
( $ 0.3)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.5/km
( $ 0.5)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
( $ 1.1)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.2
( $ 0.2)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Buea

On average, budget for leisure activities in Buea is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.8/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 12)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 3.9/hr
( $ 3.9)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Buea

On average, shopping budget in Buea is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 0.8/pack
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 24
($ 24 to $ 87)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 62
($ 56 to $ 72)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
Montreal → Yaounde
$ 1189
(fair price: $ 1049)
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
London → Yaounde
$ 861
(fair price: $ 703)
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
New York City → Yaounde
$ 902
(fair price: $ 680)
Los Angeles → Yaounde
Los Angeles  → Yaounde
Los Angeles  → Yaounde
$ 916
(fair price: $ 700)
Sydney → Yaounde
Sydney → Yaounde
Sydney → Yaounde
$ 970
(fair price: $ 628)
Toronto → Yaounde
Toronto → Yaounde
Toronto → Yaounde
$ 1074
(fair price: $ 777)



About this information on the cost of living in Buea

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

The information about the cost of living in Buea was updated on 10-11-2024.

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