Cameroon
Africa in miniature - bilingual nation where rainforest meets savannah
56/100 FutureLife Score #138 FutureLife Index 2026
56/100
FutureLife Score
#138
FutureLife Index 2026
Save to board
$700
Comfortable/mo
4.8/10
Safety
4.5/10
Healthcare
#93
Happiness rank
Key Scores
56/100
Higher = better
Future Life Score
4.8/10
Safety Index
4.5/10
Healthcare
#93
Lower = happier
Happiness Rank
Why people move to Cameroon
+Only bilingual French-English country in Africa
+Mount Cameroon - Africa's fifth-highest peak
+Rich biodiversity with forest elephants and gorillas
+Affordable lifestyle with French-influenced food
+Waza National Park - lions, elephants, giraffes
BilingualWildlifeBudget Living
Culture & context
'Africa in miniature' - French + English official, Muslim + Christian split, 200+ ethnic groups. Coast, savanna, mountain all in one country.
People, religion & languages
Population
~28M
58% urban
Languages
French and English (both official)
Also: Fulfulde, Ewondo, Duala, ~250 languages
Day-to-day English
Bilingual - English in NW/SW regions, French dominant elsewhere.
Religion
Christian + Muslim majority; traditional spirituality everywhere.
Christian
70%
Muslim
21%
Traditional
6%
Other
3%
Culture & etiquette
What locals value and what to watch for
FamilyHospitalityFootball (national obsession)Multilingual heritage
Do
- Use French or English depending on region
- Greet warmly
Avoid
- Anglophone/Francophone political commentary casually
Pace of life
Slow.
Expat-friendliness
Welcoming.
Holidays & food culture
Ndolé (national dish), grilled fish, plantains.
NdoléEruAchu soupSuya
Mealtimes
Lunch 13:00–14:30, dinner 19:00–21:00.
Dietary norms
Meat-led.
Major holidays
May 20
National Day
February 11
Youth Day
Variable
Eid al-Fitr
December 25
Christmas
Work culture & business norms
Working weekMonday–Friday
Hours08:00–17:00.
HierarchyHierarchical.
PunctualityFlexible.
Meeting stylePersonal first.
Business attireSmart business.
Monthly cost snapshot
Comfortable lifestyle$700/mo
Semi-Luxury lifestyle$1,400/mo
Luxury lifestyle$2,700/mo
Single person, before income tax
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Quick facts
LanguageFrench / English
CurrencyXAF
Internet10 Mbps avg
EnglishModerate
Future Life Score56/100
Future Life Rank#138
PR pathModerate
CitizenshipNo clear path
Passport rank#80
Visa-free80 countries
Income tax30% top rate
VAT20%
CapitalYaoundé
Best airportsDLA (Douala), NSI (Yaoundé)
Coastline402 km Atlantic
Population~28M
Avg temp26°C / 79°F
Visa options
Tourist VisaModerate
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