Top expat cities

Cameroon

Yaounde

#2 Top 5 cities

An administrative center with better institutional depth than much of the country, but still only moderately functional for expats.

Country overview

Population

1 299 369

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C až 29°C

Night: 18°C až 21°C

Climate

Warm tropical inland weather moderated by elevation, easier to tolerate than Douala.

Distance to the sea

200 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

4/10

Petty theft is common and armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, civil unrest and possible terrorist violence require heightened awareness, particularly after dark and around demonstrations.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Yaounde faces recurrent severe flooding and landslides during intense rain, with vulnerable construction and drainage increasing the risk to homes, roads, vehicles and essential services.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Strong civic amenities
  • +Airport access
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Higher prices
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality