Moving to Cameroon from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Cameroon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Cameroon, you would find that Cameroon is 7.3% more expensive than Zimbabwe overall. A ZWL24,000,000 salary in Zimbabwe would need to be roughly FCFA46,800,000 in Cameroon to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Zimbabwe to Cameroon.
What does your salary buy?
ZWL24,000,000 → FCFA46,800,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Cameroon
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Restaurants
pay 20.9% less
Groceries
pay 21.3% more
Transportation
pay 34.3% less
Housing
pay 24.9% more
Childcare
pay 8.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.2% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Cameroon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe 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
Cameroon generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in electricity per capita.
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
Cameroon generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
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 Zimbabwe?
No — Cameroon is on average about 7% more expensive than Zimbabwe. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Cameroon?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly FCFA11,700,000 in Cameroon on a ZWL24,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Cameroon?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Cameroon safe for expats?
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in suicide rate. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 1.4 in Zimbabwe. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Cameroon
At a Glance
ZW
|
CM
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,950,795 | 29,879,337 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | English, French |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +237 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 112 |