The value of the US dollar in Cameroon has more than doubled since the CFA franc was devalued in 1994, but Cameroon is still not a budget destination. Travellers staying in first-class accommodation and dining out on European cuisine should expect to pay US$100 a day or more. Travellers on a moderate budget who grab the occasional beef brochette from a street vendor and take minivans instead of Peugeot station wagons can keep their costs down to US$60 a day. By sticking to simple African dishes (preferably from street vendors), drinking water (soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are expensive) and hiring rooms with bucket showers, travellers on a small budget can get by on between US$25-50 a day .
Big-city banks offer the best exchange rates, followed by the airport banks in Douala and Yaoundé. Taxi drivers usually accept US dollars or euros, but not always at the best rates. Visa is the most widely accepted credit card, and can be used at ATMs in the big towns. Traveller's cheques (bring them denominated in euros) are a hassle to change everywhere. Euro bills are the best currency to bring.
Cameroonians aren't in the habit of tipping, but they do expect cadeaux from the wealthy, and as foreign travellers tend to look rich to the locals, they're usually expected to give cadeaux. Plan to tip 10% at better restaurants in Douala and Yaoundé, but check first to see if service has been included in your bill.

Currency
Name                CFA Franc BEAC
Symbol             CFA

Average Room Prices
Low                              Mid                                  High                                  Deluxe
CFA2000-12,000      CFA12,000-40,000      CFA40,000-100,000      CFA100,000+

Average Meal Prices
Low                           Mid                           High                         Deluxe
CFA1000-2000      CFA2000-4000      CFA4000-8000      CFA8000+