House construction cost in Cameroon: price per m² by type
In Cameroon, building a standard-grade house costs roughly 278 000 FCFA/m² to 334 000 FCFA/m² of living area (excluding land), according to the SangoImmo estimator. In practice, expect around 30 700 000 FCFA for a 3-bedroom house and 41 400 000 FCFA for a 4-bedroom villa.
Estimates from the SangoImmo costing engine (2026 materials catalog in FCFA, labour estimated at 35% of materials cost, 19.25% VAT in force in Cameroon). They cover structural work, second-fix and standard finishes, excluding the price of land, excluding utilities/servicing connections and excluding site contingencies. The real cost depends on finish quality, region and current local prices — the app computes the detailed quote for your plan in minutes.
Open dataset : SangoImmo Cameroon Construction Price Index 2026.
Construction price by house type
Estimates incl. tax for each archetype, from the most compact to the largest. Each row links to a detailed page.
| House type | Area | Estimated cost (incl. tax) | Per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (T1) | 34 m² | 17 200 000 FCFA | 504 000 FCFA/m² |
| T3 house — 2-3 bedrooms | 93 m² | 30 700 000 FCFA | 329 000 FCFA/m² |
| T4 house — 4 bedrooms | 110 m² | 36 300 000 FCFA | 330 000 FCFA/m² |
| 4-bedroom villa | 149 m² | 41 400 000 FCFA | 278 000 FCFA/m² |
| Duplex (G+1) | 180 m² | 51 500 000 FCFA | 286 000 FCFA/m² |
| Large family villa (G+1) | 253 m² | 71 100 000 FCFA | 281 000 FCFA/m² |
Cost per m² falls with area (fixed costs spread out) and rises with fit-out level (plumbing/electrics, pool, premium finishes). A studio costs more per m² than a villa, but far less in total.
What makes up the price
1. Materials
Blocks, cement, rebar, sand, gravel, roofing, tiling, joinery, plumbing and electrics — the item most sensitive to local market prices. See the detail in the guide to materials prices in Cameroon.
2. Labour
Estimated at about 35% of materials cost in the SangoImmo engine — masons, steel fixers, carpenters, tilers, plumbers, electricians.
3. Study fees and VAT
Architect fees, building permit, land survey, soil study, then 19.25% VAT. On a small footprint, these fixed costs weigh heavily per m².
What is not included
The price of land, servicing and utilities (access, water, power, sanitation), site contingencies and high-end finishes are not included in these base estimates. They can be a large share of the total budget depending on the city and district.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the house construction cost per m² in Cameroon?
- For a standard-grade house, construction cost is around 278 000 FCFA/m² to 334 000 FCFA/m² of living area, excluding land, according to the SangoImmo estimator (2026 catalog, 19.25% VAT). Small footprints go higher per m², large single-storey villas go lower.
- How much does a 3-bedroom house cost in Cameroon?
- A T3 house of 93 m² (2-3 bedrooms) costs about 30 700 000 FCFA incl. tax, i.e. 329 000 FCFA/m², excluding the price of land.
- Is the price of land included in these estimates?
- No. These amounts cover construction only. Land, servicing (utilities) and network connections are not included and depend heavily on the city and district.
- How do I estimate my house cost precisely?
- The SangoImmo app computes a detailed quote from your plan: areas, walls, roof, fixtures and finishes. You can adjust every unit price to your local suppliers. It is free and works fully offline.
Sources and references
- Figures: SangoImmo costing engine, 2026 materials catalogue — see the full methodology. Open data, CC BY 4.0.
- National statistics and price indices for Cameroon: Institut National de la Statistique du Cameroun (INS).
- Housing policy and building permits: Ministère de l'Habitat et du Développement Urbain (MINHDU).
- Compliance rules checked by the app: SANS 10400 (building regulations), French NF DTU codes of practice, CEMAC-region practice.
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