House construction cost in Bamenda (2026)
In Bamenda, building a standard-grade house costs roughly 346 000 FCFA/m² to 409 000 FCFA/m² of living area (excluding land), according to the SangoImmo estimator adjusted to the region. Expect around 37 500 000 FCFA for a 3-bedroom house and 51 600 000 FCFA for a 4-bedroom villa.
Price by house type in Bamenda
| House type | Area | Estimated cost (incl. tax) | Per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| a studio (T1) | 34 m² | 19 900 000 FCFA | 585 000 FCFA/m² |
| a one-bedroom house (T2) | 52 m² | 25 400 000 FCFA | 484 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 3-bedroom house (T3) | 93 m² | 37 500 000 FCFA | 402 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom house (T4) | 110 m² | 44 600 000 FCFA | 405 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom villa | 149 m² | 51 600 000 FCFA | 346 000 FCFA/m² |
| a duplex | 180 m² | 58 200 000 FCFA | 324 000 FCFA/m² |
Estimates derived from the SangoImmo costing engine (2026 catalog, labour ≈ 35%, 19.25% VAT), with an indicative regional adjustment of +6 % applied to Bamenda versus the national average (transport, distance to quarries and the port, local labour). These are orders of magnitude, excluding the price of land, servicing and contingencies — the real quote depends on your local prices, which the app lets you adjust.
What moves the price in Bamenda
For the same house type, the budget shifts mostly with the location: North-West highlands, far from the port: hauling imported materials (steel, roofing, cement) weighs more heavily on the budget.
For unit prices, see the Construction materials prices in Cameroon; for the method by house type, the national cost guide.
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Change the floor area, the number of storeys, the finish level and the city — the estimate updates as you type. Same engine, same 2026 catalogue as the figures above.
A full standalone version, and the code to embed this calculator on your own site, is on the construction cost calculator page.
These figures as open data
Every number on this page is downloadable as one small JSON file for Bamenda — the regional factor, the median cost per m² and the full cost of each house type, with its own licence and date. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). The index of all ten cities is there too.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the construction cost per m² in Bamenda?
- In Bamenda, expect about 346 000 FCFA/m² to 409 000 FCFA/m² of living area for a standard-grade house (excluding land), according to the SangoImmo estimator adjusted to the region. A T3 house costs around 37 500 000 FCFA.
- Is the price of land included?
- No. These amounts cover construction only. Land in Bamenda, servicing (utilities) and connections are not included and vary widely by district.
- How do I get an accurate quote for Bamenda?
- Draw or pick a model in SangoImmo and adjust the unit prices to your Bamenda suppliers: the app produces a takeoff and a detailed quote in FCFA, free and 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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