Moving to Cameroon from New Caledonia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Caledonia to Cameroon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from New Caledonia to Cameroon.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How New Caledonia and Cameroon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

NC
3.1
CM
4.5

New Caledonia performs better than Cameroon across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NC
17.1t
CM
0.4t

Cameroon performs significantly better than New Caledonia 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

NC
19.2
CM
2.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NC
82.0%
CM
46.0%

New Caledonia performs better than Cameroon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NC
11.2%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NC
$35,700
CM
$4,800

New Caledonia 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

NC
78.8 yrs
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NC
5.0
CM
48.7

New Caledonia performs 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.

Noumea Rain: 42.2 in/yr (1072 mm)
79° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Noumea Yaounde
Jan–Mar 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 88°/67°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/68°F (25°/20°C) 84°/68°F (29°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/63°F (23°/17°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 81°/69°F (27°/21°C) 83°/66°F (28°/19°C)
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Month Noumea Yaounde
Jan 84°/73°F (28.9°/23.0°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C)
Feb 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C)
Mar 83°/73°F (28.5°/22.8°C) 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C)
Apr 80°/71°F (26.9°/21.4°C) 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C)
May 77°/68°F (25.2°/19.8°C) 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C)
Jun 75°/65°F (23.7°/18.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C)
Jul 73°/63°F (22.6°/17.2°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Aug 73°/63°F (22.8°/17.2°C) 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C)
Sep 75°/64°F (23.8°/17.7°C) 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C)
Oct 78°/67°F (25.5°/19.2°C) 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C)
Nov 81°/69°F (27.0°/20.7°C) 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C)
Dec 83°/71°F (28.2°/21.9°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C)

Data: Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Caledonia 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting New Caledonia

Visa Required
Cameroon passport holders need a visa to enter New Caledonia.

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?

With 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cameroon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in New Caledonia and Cameroon.

Is Cameroon safe for expats?

New Caledonia performs better than Cameroon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in New Caledonia.

What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to New Caledonia?

The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 79°F in Noumea. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Noumea gets 42.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

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

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At a Glance

NC CM
Population 297,160 29,321,637
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +687 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112