Cameroon North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Cameroon

Minimum Wage

FCFA254 /hr

$0.46 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

FCFA200,000 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +223% Cameroon vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Cameroon mandates a wage floor of $0/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $359/mo in Cameroon versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 3.2:1 ratio.

Cameroon's unemployment rate is 3.6% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Cameroon and North Korea
Metric	Cameroon	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	FCFA254 $0.46	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	FCFA43,969 $78.94	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	FCFA527,628 $947.27	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	FCFA200,000 /mo $359.07	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+223.2%
Avg. net salary /mo	FCFA170,000 /mo $305.21	₩90,000 /mo $100	+205.2%
Median individual income /yr	FCFA600,000 /yr $1,077.20	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Cameroon is higher.

Work Week

Cameroon: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.2x pay

Labour Code sets standard working hours at 40 per week for non-agricultural workers and 48 hours for agricultural workers. Overtime rates: 120% for first 8 hours of weekly overtime, 140% for subsequent hours. Night work and holiday work have higher multipliers.
North Korea: 48 hrs/wk standard

The North Korean Labour Law formally sets an 8-hour working day. In practice, many workers are required to spend additional hours in compulsory political study, military training, and 'volunteer' labour campaigns. The actual workweek for state employees varies widely by sector and location. No independent verification of labour conditions is possible.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Cameroon mandates 40 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from North Korea's perspective: North Korea vs Cameroon

Compare Cameroon with...

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Cameroon vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Cameroon vs France € 12.02 /hr

Cameroon vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

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Cameroon vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Cameroon vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Cameroon vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Cameroon vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

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Cameroon vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Cameroon vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Cameroon vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Cameroon vs Switzerland

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Cameroon vs Sweden

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Cameroon vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Cameroon or North Korea?

In Cameroon, the minimum wage is FCFA254/hr ($0.46 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Cameroon compared to North Korea?

The average gross salary in Cameroon is FCFA200,000/mo ($359.07 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Cameroon earn approximately 223% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Cameroon and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Cameroon earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Cameroon and North Korea?

North Korea has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Cameroon. Workers in Cameroon work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Cameroon working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.