Moving to Cameroon from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tajikistan to Cameroon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tajikistan to Cameroon, and you’d need to navigate life in English and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yaounde averages 84°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cameroon compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
CM
10.6

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
CM
1.3

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
CM
0.4t

Cameroon performs significantly better than Tajikistan 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

TJ
0.1
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
CM
1.6%

Cameroon generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
CM
$4,800

Tajikistan 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

TJ
69.4 yrs
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
CM
48.7

Tajikistan performs better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Yaounde
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 88°/67°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 84°/68°F (29°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 83°/66°F (28°/19°C)
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Month Dushanbe Yaounde
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tajikistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.
Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Tajikistan.

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?

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?

Tajikistan 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 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan 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 21.3 in Tajikistan. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ CM
Population 9,119,347 29,321,637
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Russian, Tajik English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112