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Construction budget breakdown by item in Cameroon
On a standard 149 m² villa, materials break down first across floors, masonry, foundations. Labour is about 35% of the materials cost and 19.25% VAT adds to the total.
Materials cost by item
Example of a 4-bedroom 149 m² villa (estimated total 41 400 000 FCFA incl. tax):
| Item | Materials (FCFA) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Floors | 6 100 000 FCFA | 23 % |
| Masonry | 5 900 000 FCFA | 22 % |
| Foundations | 2 950 000 FCFA | 11 % |
| Finishes | 2 850 000 FCFA | 11 % |
| Fees & charges | 2 250 000 FCFA | 9 % |
| Doors & windows | 1 700 000 FCFA | 6 % |
| Plumbing | 1 350 000 FCFA | 5 % |
| HVAC | 1 050 000 FCFA | 4 % |
| Electrical | 750 000 FCFA | 3 % |
| Earthworks & utilities | 700 000 FCFA | 3 % |
| Ceiling | 500 000 FCFA | 2 % |
| Fencing & exterior | 200 000 FCFA | 1 % |
| Security | 100 000 FCFA | 0 % |
| Total materials | 26 350 000 FCFA | 100 % |
Shares computed on the materials cost (SangoImmo engine, 2026 catalog). Labour (≈ 35%) and VAT (19.25%) then apply to the whole. Excluding land, servicing and contingencies.
How to read these items
- Masonry — blocks, cement, rebar, mortar: the load-bearing structure.
- Foundations — footings, substructure, ground beam, fill.
- Floors — screed, tiling, skirting.
- Roof — frame, sheet or tiles, fixing accessories.
- Second-fix — joinery, plumbing, electrics, finishes.
For unit prices, see the materials prices guide; for cost by house type, the construction cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
- How does a house construction budget break down in Cameroon?
- On the materials cost, the heaviest items are floors, masonry, foundations. Labour (≈ 35% of materials) and VAT (19.25%) add on top.
- Which item costs the most in a build?
- Masonry (blocks, cement, steel, mortar) is usually the top materials item, followed by floors/tiling and foundations.
- How do I see the exact breakdown for my plan?
- SangoImmo details the quote item by item from your plan, and you can adjust each price. Free, 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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