Moving to Cameroon from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Cameroon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Cameroon, you would find that Cameroon is 37.5% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £55,766 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly FCFA24,001,477 in Cameroon to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yaounde averages 84°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Kingdom and Cameroon.
What does your salary buy?
£55,766 → FCFA24,001,477
To maintain the same standard of living in Cameroon
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Restaurants
pay 51.9% less
Groceries
pay 1.8% more
Transportation
pay 53.5% less
Housing
pay 8.5% less
Childcare
pay 76.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 60.3% less
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?
What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Cameroon.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cameroon compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs better than Cameroon across all safety metrics.
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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.
Data: HM Revenue & Customs, 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 | London | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) |
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| Month | London | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) |
Met Office
Direction de la Meteorologie NationaleVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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 Kingdom passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 United Kingdom?
On average Cameroon is about 44% less expensive than United Kingdom, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Cameroon?
Budget about FCFA6,000,369 for 3 months in Cameroon (based on a £55,766 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?
United Kingdom performs better than Cameroon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom 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 31.7 in United Kingdom. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 60°F in London. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
