Moving to Dominica from Cameroon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cameroon to Dominica? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
DM
11.0

Cameroon performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CM
$246
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
DM
11.2

Cameroon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
DM
1.3t

Cameroon performs better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CM
2.2
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
DM
10.0%

Dominica generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
DM
$15,900

Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
DM
11.3

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Roseau
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Yaounde Roseau
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Cameroon passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Cameroon performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Cameroon?

Cameroon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM DM
Population 29,321,637 74,629
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +237 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112