House construction cost in Douala (2026)
In Douala, building a standard-grade house costs roughly 278 000 FCFA/m² to 333 000 FCFA/m² of living area (excluding land), according to the SangoImmo estimator adjusted to the region. Expect around 30 700 000 FCFA for a 3-bedroom house and 41 400 000 FCFA for a 4-bedroom villa.
Price by house type in Douala
| House type | Area | Estimated cost (incl. tax) | Per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| a studio (T1) | 34 m² | 17 200 000 FCFA | 504 000 FCFA/m² |
| a one-bedroom house (T2) | 52 m² | 21 300 000 FCFA | 405 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 3-bedroom house (T3) | 93 m² | 30 700 000 FCFA | 329 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom house (T4) | 110 m² | 36 300 000 FCFA | 330 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom villa | 149 m² | 41 400 000 FCFA | 278 000 FCFA/m² |
| a duplex | 180 m² | 51 500 000 FCFA | 286 000 FCFA/m² |
Estimates derived from the SangoImmo costing engine (2026 catalog, labour ≈ 35%, 19.25% VAT), with an indicative regional adjustment of ±0 % applied to Douala 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 Douala
For the same house type, the budget shifts mostly with the location: The country's main port: imported cement, steel and roofing land here at the best price, but labour and land are among the most expensive in Cameroon.
For unit prices, see the Construction materials prices in Cameroon; for the method by house type, the national cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the construction cost per m² in Douala?
- In Douala, expect about 278 000 FCFA/m² to 333 000 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 30 700 000 FCFA.
- Is the price of land included?
- No. These amounts cover construction only. Land in Douala, servicing (utilities) and connections are not included and vary widely by district.
- How do I get an accurate quote for Douala?
- Draw or pick a model in SangoImmo and adjust the unit prices to your Douala 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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