Travel budget and cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) how much does a trip cost?

Douala travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Douala

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

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

Cost of living in Douala compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Douala in 2024 is 36% 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 Douala in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Douala by expense type

Restaurant budget in Douala

Lunch

$ 8/person
($ 4 to $ 8)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 57/person
($ 29 to $ 61)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 4.8/person
($ 4.8 to $ 6.4)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

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69% 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

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Douala

1-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 24 to $ 261)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

2-star hotel

$ 56/night
($ 28 to $ 151)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151

3-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 33 to $ 285)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

4-star hotel

$ 104/night
($ 51 to $ 250)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304

5-star hotel

$ 80/night
($ 51 to $ 150)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 79/month
($ 24 to $ 261)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Room with kitchen

$ 106/month
($ 34 to $ 496)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 111/month
($ 42 to $ 286)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Cottage or guest house

$ 79/month
($ 24 to $ 261)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 161/month
($ 50 to $ 536)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Supermarket food budget in Douala

Milk

$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

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129% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 7.2/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 8.8)

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

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.4)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Douala

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 82/24hrs
($ 4.2 to $ 143)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Douala

Cinema

$ 8/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 12)

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

Tennis

$ 5.6/hr
($ 3.3 to $ 8)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Douala

Cigarettes

$ 3.3/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 76
($ 49 to $ 89)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 63
($ 57 to $ 73)

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

Plane ticket budget

London → Douala

$ 748
(fair price: $ 642)

Montreal → Douala

$ 1200
(fair price: $ 1034)

Manchester → Douala

$ 815
(fair price: $ 672)

New York City → Douala

$ 1071
(fair price: $ 922)

Toronto → Douala

$ 1350
(fair price: $ 1124)

Dublin → Douala

$ 995
(fair price: $ 811)

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