Moving to Indonesia from Cameroon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cameroon to Indonesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cameroon to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 20.2% cheaper than Cameroon overall. A FCFA43,015,455 salary in Cameroon would need to be roughly IDR1,003,126,495 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Cameroon and Indonesia.
What does your salary buy?
FCFA43,015,455 → IDR1,003,126,495
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
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Restaurants
pay 56.6% less
Groceries
pay 16.4% less
Transportation
pay 24.2% less
Housing
pay 46.0% less
Childcare
pay 23.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.9% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia compared to Cameroon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cameroon generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cameroon generally does better on environment, though Indonesia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Indonesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Indonesia performs significantly better than Cameroon across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Indonesia performs significantly better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Yaounde | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Yaounde | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Cameroon passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indonesia than Cameroon?
On average Indonesia is about 25% less expensive than Cameroon, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
Budget about IDR250,781,624 for 3 months in Indonesia (based on a FCFA43,015,455 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Cameroon generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Cameroon?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Cameroon?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.
