Cooking Prices in Cameroon in 2026
How much does cooking cost in Cameroon? Here are the typical rate ranges in 2026.
Price guide
| Indicator | Amount (FCFA/day) |
|---|---|
| Minimum rate | 3 000 FCFA |
| Average rate | 6 000 FCFA |
| Maximum rate | 10 000 FCFA |
Source: SangoServices 2026 rate guide (indicative market ranges). Rates vary by city, experience and length of the job.
Rates by city
| City | Range (per day) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Douala | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | based on 56 profiles on SangoServices |
| Yaoundé | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | based on 30 profiles on SangoServices |
| Bafoussam | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Bamenda | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Garoua | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Kribi | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Limbe | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Buea | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Maroua | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Ngaoundéré | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Bertoua | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Ebolowa | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
| Kumba | 3 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | national range |
A city shows its own range only when at least 30 workers in this trade display their rate there on SangoServices: 6 in 10 profiles fall inside the range shown. A rate of exactly 5,000 FCFA FCFA, the value the old form suggested, is not counted. Elsewhere, it is the national range from the rate guide.
How much can you earn in cooking in Cameroon?
A home cook in Douala earns an average of 6,000 FCFA per day. Rates range from 3,000 FCFA for a simple meal to 10,000 FCFA for an event or elaborate menu. Cooks specializing in events and traditional celebrations earn the best income.
On SangoServices, cooking workers set their own rates. The platform is free for workers — you keep 100% of your earnings.
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