Moving to Cameroon from Texas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Texas to Cameroon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Texas to Cameroon, you would find that Cameroon is 35.6% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly FCFA27,769,630 in Cameroon to maintain the same lifestyle.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Texas to Cameroon.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 FCFA27,769,630

To maintain the same standard of living in Cameroon

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 55.3% less

Groceries

pay 7.9% less

Transportation

pay 19.5% less

Housing

pay 34.6% less

Childcare

pay 72.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 54.5% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 573.54 XAF (July 2026)

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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Texas to Cameroon, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
952 ↑ 16% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Cameroon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cameroon?

Top countries of origin for Cameroon's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Texas to Cameroon.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

TX
36.8%
CM
11.4%

Cameroon performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
CM
46.0%

Texas performs better than Cameroon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TX
3.9%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
CM
$4,800

Texas generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
CM
63.3 yrs

Texas performs better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Austin Rain: 36.2 in/yr (920 mm)
79° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Austin Yaounde
Jan–Mar 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) 88°/67°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 84°/68°F (29°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 83°/66°F (28°/19°C)
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Month Austin Yaounde
Jan 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C)
Feb 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C)
Mar 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C)
Apr 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C)
May 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C)
Jun 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C)
Jul 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Aug 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C)
Sep 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C)
Nov 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C)
Dec 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

Cameroon passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Cameroon passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: 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 Texas?

Yes — Cameroon is on average about 35% cheaper than Texas. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Cameroon?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly FCFA6,942,408 in Cameroon on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Cameroon?

Usually fine from major cities in Cameroon. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Texas?

Cameroon performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 79°F in Austin. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Austin gets 36.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

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

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At a Glance

CM
Population 25,145,561 29,321,637
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +237
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112