House construction cost in Cameroon: price per m² by type
In Cameroon, building a standard-grade house costs roughly 275 000 FCFA/m² to 338 000 FCFA/m² of living area (excluding land), according to the SangoImmo estimator. In practice, expect around 27 100 000 FCFA for a 3-bedroom house and 38 000 000 FCFA for a 4-bedroom villa.
Estimates from the SangoImmo costing engine (2025 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.
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 | 17 000 000 FCFA | 498 000 FCFA/m² |
| T3 house — 2-3 bedrooms | 80 m² | 27 100 000 FCFA | 338 000 FCFA/m² |
| T4 house — 4 bedrooms | 110 m² | 35 200 000 FCFA | 320 000 FCFA/m² |
| 4-bedroom villa | 138 m² | 38 000 000 FCFA | 275 000 FCFA/m² |
| Duplex (G+1) | 189 m² | 53 000 000 FCFA | 280 000 FCFA/m² |
| Large family villa (G+1) | 253 m² | 70 000 000 FCFA | 277 000 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 275 000 FCFA/m² to 338 000 FCFA/m² of living area, excluding land, according to the SangoImmo estimator (2025 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 80 m² (2-3 bedrooms) costs about 27 100 000 FCFA incl. tax, i.e. 338 000 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.
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