Places · Cameroon

The best places to live in Cameroon

Arcadia scores 6 places in Cameroon, from Garoua at about $800 a month to Douala at about $1,100. 2 are by the sea, 3 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 3/5.

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Places
6
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Median cost / mo
~$830
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
2/5
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Internet
3/5

The standouts in Cameroon

Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 6 places Arcadia scores in Cameroon, not the whole country.

All 6 places in Cameroon

Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Cameroon?

Across the 6 places Arcadia scores in Cameroon the median is about $825 a month for one person, from Garoua at around $800 to Douala at around $1,100. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.

What is the cheapest place to live in Cameroon?

Garoua, at about $800 a month. It is the cheapest of the 6 places Arcadia scores in Cameroon, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.

Which place in Cameroon has the best internet?

Douala, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 6 places is 3 out of 5.

How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Cameroon?

The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Douala. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.

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