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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 42 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.1 per person
  • $ 2.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 919* (574266 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 69 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 4.6 per person
  • $ 8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2081* (1301146 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3900* (2438828 F CFA)

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



Cost of living in Douala compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Douala is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8/person
($ 4 to $ 8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 57/person
($ 29 to $ 61)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.8/person
($ 4.8 to $ 6.4)

55% 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
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

69% 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
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Douala

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Douala is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 24 to $ 261)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 28 to $ 151)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 33 to $ 285)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 51 to $ 250)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 51 to $ 150)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 79/month
($ 24 to $ 261)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 106/month
($ 34 to $ 496)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 111/month
($ 42 to $ 286)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 79/month
($ 24 to $ 261)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 161/month
($ 50 to $ 536)

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

Supermarket food budget in Douala

On average, the price of supermarket food in Douala is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

129% 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 $ 0.9)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.2/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 8.8)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.4)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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

Public and private transport budget in Douala

On average, the price of transport in Douala is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

20% 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)
$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 82/24hrs
($ 4.2 to $ 143)

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

Leisure activity budget in Douala

On average, budget for leisure activities in Douala is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 12)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.6/hr
($ 3.3 to $ 8)

72% 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 Douala

On average, shopping budget in Douala is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.3/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 76
($ 49 to $ 89)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 63
($ 57 to $ 73)

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

Plane ticket budget

London → Douala
London → Douala
London → Douala
$ 748
(fair price: $ 642)
Montreal → Douala
Montreal → Douala
Montreal → Douala
$ 1200
(fair price: $ 1034)
Manchester → Douala
Manchester → Douala
Manchester → Douala
$ 815
(fair price: $ 672)
New York City → Douala
New York City → Douala
New York City → Douala
$ 1071
(fair price: $ 922)
Toronto → Douala
Toronto → Douala
Toronto → Douala
$ 1350
(fair price: $ 1124)
Dublin → Douala
Dublin → Douala
Dublin → Douala
$ 995
(fair price: $ 811)

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About this information on the cost of living in Douala

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

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

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