Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Cameroon is 4.19 times less expensive as compared to Singapore.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Cameroon and Singapore. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Cameroon and Singapore.
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 Indicators  | Cameroon  | Singapore  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 250,000 XAF (400 USD) | 3,500 SGD (2,555 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 400,000 XAF (640 USD) | 6,000 SGD (4,380 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 650,000 XAF (1,040 USD) | 9,000 SGD (6,570 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) | 2,500 SGD (1,825 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 250,000 XAF (400 USD) | 4,000 SGD (2,920 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 400,000 XAF (640 USD) | 6,000 SGD (4,380 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 7 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 0.1 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in Cameroon is 6.71 times less expensive than Singapore.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 1,000,000 XAF (1,600 USD) | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 52.86% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Cameroon costs 2.28 times less compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 70 SGD (51.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 6.07% less in Cameroon compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 500 XAF (0.80 USD) | 1.50 SGD (1.09 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 600 XAF (0.96 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) | 4.50 SGD (3.29 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 3,500 XAF (5.60 USD) | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) |
In Cameroon, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.07 times less expensive than the cost in Singapore.
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 31.41% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) | 6 SGD (4.38 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.17 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) | 8 SGD (5.84 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 500 XAF (0.80 USD) | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 67.26% less in Cameroon compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) | 3.50 SGD (2.55 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.94 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 200 XAF (0.32 USD) | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 60,000 XAF (96 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 300 XAF (0.48 USD) | 1 SGD (0.73 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 500 XAF (0.80 USD) | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.48 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 5,000,000 XAF (8,000 USD) | 50,000 SGD (36,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 2.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 700 XAF (1.12 USD) | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 2,800 XAF (4.48 USD) | 7.60 SGD (5.55 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 10,000 XAF 16 USD | 2 SGD 1.46 USD |
You would have to pay 4.35 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Cameroon compared to that of Singapore.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) | 70 SGD (51.10 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 500 SGD (365 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 80,000 XAF (128 USD) | 800 SGD (584 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 500 SGD (365 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 4.05 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Haircuts  | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) | 8 SGD (5.84 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 400 XAF (0.64 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 3.45 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 100,000 XAF (160 USD) | 500 SGD (365 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Sportswear  | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.80 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 100,000 XAF (160 USD) | 1,200 SGD (876 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 80,000 XAF (128 USD) | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 100,000 XAF (160 USD) | 800 SGD (584 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 3.78 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 60,000 XAF (96 USD) | 1,500 SGD (1,095 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) | 3,000 SGD (2,190 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 200,000 XAF (320 USD) | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 500,000 XAF (800 USD) | 10,000 SGD (7,300 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 2,500,000 XAF (4,000 USD) | 15,000 SGD (10,950 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 4,000,000 XAF (6,400 USD) | 25,000 SGD (18,250 USD) |
After School Activities  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 100,000 XAF (160 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Tutoring  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
School Supplies  | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 3.62 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Bowling  | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Video Games  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 2.50 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 70,000 XAF (112 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Art Classes  | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Educational Software  | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.39 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 300,000 XAF (480 USD) | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 240,000 XAF (384 USD) | 4,000 SGD (2,920 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 1,200 XAF per hour (1.92 USD) | 50 SGD per hour (36.50 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 19.25 % | 0 to 8 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 3.6 % | 20 % |
Pension Contributions  | 3.6 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 45 | 80 |
Median Household Income  | 250,000 XAF (400 USD) | 4,500 SGD (3,285 USD) |
If you lived in Cameroon, you would earn 7.89 times less salary as compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Cameroon | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) | 250 SGD (182.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.29 times less in Cameroon, as compared to Singapore.
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