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Guide · Cameroon · 2026
Construction materials prices in Cameroon (2026)
A 50 kg bag of cement costs about 6 200 FCFA, a 20 cm block 425 FCFA and rebar around 850 FCFA/kg — this is the indicative price catalog used by the SangoImmo estimator, by category of work.
Reference prices (most used)
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Cement CEM II (50 kg bag) | bag | 6 200 FCFA |
| Hollow block 20 cm | u | 425 FCFA |
| Rebar Ø8 (stirrups) | kg | 900 FCFA |
| Galvanized corrugated sheet 30/100 | m² | 4 800 FCFA |
| River sand | m³ | 14 000 FCFA |
| Porcelain tile 40×40 | m² | 11 000 FCFA |
Indicative 2025 prices in FCFA, excluding transport and installation, as used by default in the SangoImmo costing engine. Real prices vary by supplier, city and quantity — in the app you can adjust every unit price to your local suppliers.
Foundations
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Lean concrete | m³ | 95 000 FCFA |
| Strip footing (reinforced) | m³ | 165 000 FCFA |
| Foundation block 20cm | m² | 14 500 FCFA |
| Bottom tie beam (RC) | lm | 8 500 FCFA |
| Compacted laterite fill | m³ | 12 000 FCFA |
Masonry
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Hollow block 15 cm | u | 350 FCFA |
| Hollow block 20 cm | u | 425 FCFA |
| Compressed Earth Block (CEB) | u | 175 FCFA |
| Fired clay brick | u | 220 FCFA |
| Cement CEM II (50 kg bag) | bag | 6 200 FCFA |
| River sand | m³ | 14 000 FCFA |
| Crushed gravel 5/15 | m³ | 22 000 FCFA |
| Rebar Ø8 (stirrups) | kg | 900 FCFA |
| Rebar Ø10 | kg | 850 FCFA |
| Rebar Ø12 | kg | 825 FCFA |
| Top tie beam (RC) | lm | 8 500 FCFA |
| RC post 20×20 | lm | 12 500 FCFA |
| Cement render (both faces) | m² | 3 500 FCFA |
Roof
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Treated timber framing | m² | 9 500 FCFA |
| Light steel framing | m² | 14 500 FCFA |
| RC slab (flat roof) | m² | 28 000 FCFA |
| Parapet (reinforced concrete) | m² | 18 500 FCFA |
| Galvanized corrugated sheet 30/100 | m² | 4 800 FCFA |
| Aluzinc sheet 40/100 | m² | 7 200 FCFA |
| Pre-coated steel sheet 40/100 | m² | 8 200 FCFA |
| Clay roof tile | m² | 12 000 FCFA |
| Grey concrete tile | m² | 9 500 FCFA |
| Thatch / woven straw | m² | 7 500 FCFA |
| Multi-layer bituminous waterproofing | m² | 6 500 FCFA |
| Extensive green roof | m² | 22 000 FCFA |
| Breathable roof underlayment | m² | 1 800 FCFA |
| Mineral wool insulation 100 mm | m² | 4 200 FCFA |
| Roofing screw + clip | u | 95 FCFA |
| Stainless tile hook | u | 75 FCFA |
| Ridge cap | lm | 5 800 FCFA |
| Hip cap | lm | 6 200 FCFA |
| Zinc valley flashing | lm | 9 800 FCFA |
| Fascia board (wood or alu) | lm | 4 200 FCFA |
| Soffit (board or alu) | m² | 6 500 FCFA |
| Plywood false ceiling | m² | 5 500 FCFA |
| Aluminum half-round gutter | lm | 4 200 FCFA |
| Downpipe Ø 100 | lm | 6 200 FCFA |
Floors
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Concrete slab 12 cm + mesh | m² | 16 500 FCFA |
| RC slab between floors | m² | 28 000 FCFA |
| Smooth cement screed | m² | 4 500 FCFA |
| Porcelain tile 40×40 | m² | 11 000 FCFA |
| Mid-range tile 60×60 | m² | 16 500 FCFA |
| Tile skirting | lm | 1 800 FCFA |
| Concrete stair tread + finish | u | 18 500 FCFA |
| Intermediate landing (RC slab) | m² | 32 000 FCFA |
| Wrought-iron handrail | lm | 28 000 FCFA |
Doors & windows
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Steel entry door 1m | u | 145 000 FCFA |
| Interior wood door 90cm | u | 38 000 FCFA |
| WC/shower door 70cm | u | 28 000 FCFA |
| Garage door | u | 185 000 FCFA |
| Sliding alu window 1.2×1.2 | u | 78 000 FCFA |
| PVC casement window 1×1.2 | u | 52 000 FCFA |
| Wrought iron grille | m² | 22 000 FCFA |
Plumbing
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Toilet with cistern | u | 65 000 FCFA |
| Washbasin + pedestal + tap | u | 48 000 FCFA |
| Shower tray + mixer | u | 85 000 FCFA |
| Stainless steel double sink | u | 55 000 FCFA |
| PVC water pressure pipe | lm | 1 400 FCFA |
| PVC drain Ø100 | lm | 3 200 FCFA |
| Septic tank 2000 L | u | 280 000 FCFA |
| Water tank 1000 L on stand | u | 195 000 FCFA |
Electrical
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Electrical cable 2.5 mm² | lm | 850 FCFA |
| Electrical cable 1.5 mm² | lm | 650 FCFA |
| Power outlet + box | u | 2 800 FCFA |
| Switch + box | u | 2 400 FCFA |
| LED light point + socket | u | 4 500 FCFA |
| Distribution board + breakers | u | 85 000 FCFA |
| Utility meter connection | u | 95 000 FCFA |
Finishes
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Interior paint (2 coats) | m² | 2 800 FCFA |
| Exterior facade paint | m² | 3 500 FCFA |
| Wall tile (wet areas) | m² | 12 500 FCFA |
| Custom wood closet | lm | 45 000 FCFA |
Sitework & utilities
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Topsoil stripping | m² | 1 200 FCFA |
| Footing & trench excavation | m³ | 4 500 FCFA |
| Driveway fill | m³ | 13 000 FCFA |
| Mains water connection | ls | 125 000 FCFA |
| Sewer connection | ls | 75 000 FCFA |
HVAC
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Split AC 9000 BTU + install | u | 185 000 FCFA |
| Split AC 12000 BTU + install | u | 235 000 FCFA |
| Split AC 18000 BTU + install | u | 325 000 FCFA |
| Ceiling fan | u | 35 000 FCFA |
| Bathroom / kitchen extractor | u | 22 000 FCFA |
Fencing & exterior
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Block fence H 2.2 m | lm | 38 000 FCFA |
| Manual steel gate 3 m | u | 285 000 FCFA |
| Motorized steel gate 3 m | u | 650 000 FCFA |
| Pedestrian gate 1 m | u | 85 000 FCFA |
| Paver driveway | m² | 14 500 FCFA |
| Stormwater drain | lm | 7 500 FCFA |
Landscaping & pool
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Pool excavation | m³ | 6 000 FCFA |
| RC pool shell (base + walls) | m³ | 185 000 FCFA |
| Pool waterproofing + tiling | m² | 18 000 FCFA |
| Pool coping | lm | 15 000 FCFA |
| Filtration + pump + treatment | ls | 950 000 FCFA |
| Topsoil + spreading | m³ | 12 000 FCFA |
| Lawn (turf / seeding) | m² | 3 500 FCFA |
| Shrub & tree planting | u | 12 000 FCFA |
| Paved courtyard (interlocking) | m² | 14 500 FCFA |
| Parking surface | m² | 16 000 FCFA |
| Floor / line marking | lm | 2 500 FCFA |
Solar
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| Solar panel 400 W mono | u | 95 000 FCFA |
| Lithium battery 200 Ah | u | 320 000 FCFA |
| Hybrid inverter 3 kVA | u | 285 000 FCFA |
| MPPT charge controller 60 A | u | 95 000 FCFA |
| Panel mounts + wiring kit | ls | 75 000 FCFA |
Security
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|
| IP HD camera + install | u | 65 000 FCFA |
| NVR 4-channel + disk | u | 145 000 FCFA |
| Video intercom | u | 95 000 FCFA |
| Alarm kit + 4 sensors | ls | 185 000 FCFA |
| Biometric lock | u | 85 000 FCFA |
From materials prices to house cost
Materials are only part of the budget: add labour (≈ 35%), fees, permit and VAT (19.25%). For the full cost by house type, see the guide to construction cost in Cameroon.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the prices of the main construction materials in Cameroon?
- Cement CEM II (50 kg bag): 6 200 FCFA / bag ; Hollow block 20 cm: 425 FCFA / u ; Rebar Ø8 (stirrups): 900 FCFA / kg ; Galvanized corrugated sheet 30/100: 4 800 FCFA / m² ; River sand: 14 000 FCFA / m³ ; Porcelain tile 40×40: 11 000 FCFA / m². Indicative 2025 prices, excluding transport and installation.
- How many bags of cement for 1 m³ of concrete?
- For reinforced concrete at 350 kg/m³, count about 7 bags of 50 kg cement per cubic metre, with about 0.4 m³ of sand and 0.8 m³ of gravel.
- How do I estimate the total materials cost of my house?
- SangoImmo computes the takeoff automatically from your plan and multiplies it by the catalog prices (which you can adjust). You get a detailed quote in FCFA, free and offline.
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