Moving to Cameroon from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Afghanistan to Cameroon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Afghanistan to Cameroon, and you’d need to navigate life in English and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yaounde averages 84°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Afghanistan to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
CM
10.6

Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
CM
1.3

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AF
143.0
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
CM
0.4t

Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Cameroon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AF
54.8%
CM
1.6%

Cameroon performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
CM
$4,800

Cameroon generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
CM
48.7

Cameroon performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kabul Yaounde
Jan–Mar 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 88°/67°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 84°/68°F (29°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) 83°/66°F (28°/19°C)
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Month Kabul Yaounde
Jan 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C)
Feb 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C)
Mar 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C)
Apr 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C)
May 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C)
Jun 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C)
Jul 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Aug 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C)
Sep 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C)
Oct 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C)
Nov 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C)
Dec 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Cameroon. To live, work, or study long-term in Cameroon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cameroon's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Afghanistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.
Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Cameroon passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cameroon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cameroon safe for expats?

Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Afghanistan?

The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF CM
Population 38,346,720 29,321,637
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +93 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112