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Douala, Cameroon
Cameroon

Douala

city in Cameroon

26°C · this month$1,600/mo2,768,43613 m6 missions from 6 countries
Photo: Njeimosestimah · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Douala

Monthly budget
$1,600/mo
Prices vs USA: 36%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 588.35 XAF
US travel advisory
Level 2
Homicides / 100k: 6.8
travel.state.gov
Internet access
46%
of people online
Air quality
55.6
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
French, English
Emergency
112
Plug types
Europlug, Type E
Calling code
+237

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 14, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
15°20°25°30°35°40°35°Jan37°Feb37°Mar38°Apr37°May35°Jun33°Jul31°Aug32°Sep34°Oct34°Nov35°Dec

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 88%

Embassies & consulates in Douala

6 missions from 6 countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Douala safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Cameroon at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 6.8 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Douala?

Roughly $1,600 per month for a remote worker, based on Cameroon price levels (36% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Douala in November?

In November Douala averages a high of 34°C, a low of 21°C and about 159 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Douala?

6 diplomatic missions, including France (Consulate General).

Cities in Cameroon

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.