Top expat cities

Cameroon

Douala

#1 Top 5 cities

The country's main business hub with the broadest expat layer, but heavy traffic, humidity, and uneven urban quality.

Country overview

Population

1 338 082

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 32°C

Night: 23°C až 25°C

Climate

Very warm and humid tropical coastal weather throughout the year.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

3/10

Armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping and petty theft are material risks; nighttime robberies affect several named districts, and limited police response makes secure transport and accommodation important.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Douala is one of Cameroon's most flood-prone cities; intense rain, poor drainage, coastal erosion, landslides, violent winds and sea-level rise can damage homes, roads and utilities.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇨🇳Chinese
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +Large international community
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Strong foreign community

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Noise
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Higher prices