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Edéa, Cameroon
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,039
Retiree Score
47.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
1 facilities

Edéa runs on palm oil and hydropower, literally. The Socapalm plantation dominates the local economy, and the hum of the hydroelectric station is a constant backdrop. This is a working city, not a tourist destination—expect basic infrastructure and a no-frills lifestyle.

Getting around relies on the Camrail line or Highway 7, both lifelines to Douala and Yaoundé. The Sanaga River provides a natural barrier, but also means humidity sticks like glue. If you're living in Edéa, you're here for cheap rent and proximity to Douala's airport, not cosmopolitan comforts.

Can I afford Edéa?

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Edéa

You could save

1,961/mo

Savings Rate65%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Cameroon Average Adjusted)$278
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$761

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
65/100
Retiree Score
(i)
47/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Cameroon Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
1
Healthcare
80
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$3
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) *$2
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$9
Meal (Mid-range) *$14
Cappuccino *$2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$65
Mobile Plan (mo) *$11
Gym (mo) *$18
Cinema Ticket *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$111
1BR Outside (mo) *$59
3BR Center (mo) *$677
3BR Outside (mo) *$354

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
small
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
2406 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edéa

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Edéa has a population of approximately 25,398 people.

The nearest airport to Edéa is DLA, approximately 51km away.

Rent is dirt cheap, but you'll pay in other ways—limited grocery selection, no international schools, and spotty internet outside the city center.

Petty theft happens near transport hubs. The real risk is road accidents—Highway 7 has aggressive drivers and minimal lighting after dark.

Contract workers in palm oil or energy sectors. Not retirees or digital nomads—this is a grind-it-out posting with zero expat scene.

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