Moving to Cameroon from Sri Lanka
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sri Lanka to Cameroon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sri Lanka to Cameroon, you would find that Cameroon is 3.1 times more expensive than Sri Lanka overall. A LKR25,173,710 salary in Sri Lanka would need to be roughly FCFA55,575,394 in Cameroon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Sri Lanka and Cameroon.
What does your salary buy?
LKR25,173,710 → FCFA55,575,394
To maintain the same standard of living in Cameroon
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Restaurants
pay 58.4% more
Groceries
pay 36.0% more
Transportation
pay 36.7% more
Housing
pay 3.6 times more
Childcare
pay 10.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.7% 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 Cameroon compared to Sri Lanka.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sri Lanka 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka generally does better on environment, though Cameroon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in education spending.
Data: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Colombo | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) |
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| Month | Colombo | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C) | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) |
| Feb | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C) | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) |
| Apr | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C) | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) |
| May | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C) | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C) | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C) | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C) | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Centre,
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holder visiting Sri Lanka
Visa RequiredData: 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 Sri Lanka?
On average Cameroon is around 29% pricier than Sri Lanka, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Cameroon?
Budget about FCFA13,893,848 for 3 months in Cameroon (based on a LKR25,173,710 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
Sri Lanka 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 3.4 in Sri Lanka.
How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka 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 11.9 in Sri Lanka. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).
What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Sri Lanka?
The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Colombo. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Colombo gets 99.4 in.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.
