Moving to Cameroon from Kenya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kenya to Cameroon? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kenya to Cameroon, you would find that Cameroon is 80.5% more expensive than Kenya overall. A KES9,705,750 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly FCFA65,311,406 in Cameroon to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yaounde averages 84°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kenya and Cameroon.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,705,750 → FCFA65,311,406
To maintain the same standard of living in Cameroon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 70.8% more
Groceries
pay 2.0 times more
Transportation
pay 15.2% less
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 63.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.8% less
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 Cameroon compared to Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cameroon performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kenya 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
Kenya performs better than Cameroon across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Cameroon performs significantly better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in unemployment rate.
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
Kenya performs better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.
Data: Revenue Authority, 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 | Nairobi | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Cameroon than Kenya?
On average Cameroon is around 55% pricier than Kenya, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Cameroon?
Budget about FCFA16,327,852 for 3 months in Cameroon (based on a KES9,705,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Cameroon?
Connectivity is usually fine (Cameroon: 2.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cameroon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Cameroon safe for expats?
Cameroon performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Kenya?
Kenya 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 1.0 in Kenya. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
