Moving to Cameroon from Sierra Leone
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sierra Leone to Cameroon? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cameroon compared to Sierra Leone.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sierra Leone generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sierra Leone 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
Sierra Leone generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Sierra Leone generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in gdp per capita.
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
Cameroon generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.
Data: National 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 | Freetown | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) |
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| Month | Freetown | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) |
| Mar | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) |
| Apr | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) |
| Sep | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) |
Data:
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency,
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Sierra Leone 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 2.1 in Sierra Leone.
How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 0.4 in Sierra Leone. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).
What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Sierra Leone?
The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 in.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Sierra Leone, the official language is English.
