House construction cost in Douala (2026)
In Douala, building a standard-grade house costs roughly 327 000 FCFA/m² to 386 000 FCFA/m² of living area (excluding land), according to the SangoImmo estimator adjusted to the region. Expect around 35 400 000 FCFA for a 3-bedroom house and 48 700 000 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 | 18 800 000 FCFA | 552 000 FCFA/m² |
| a one-bedroom house (T2) | 52 m² | 24 000 000 FCFA | 457 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 3-bedroom house (T3) | 93 m² | 35 400 000 FCFA | 380 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom house (T4) | 110 m² | 42 100 000 FCFA | 382 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom villa | 149 m² | 48 700 000 FCFA | 327 000 FCFA/m² |
| a duplex | 180 m² | 54 900 000 FCFA | 305 000 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.
Estimate your own house
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 Douala — 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 Douala?
- In Douala, expect about 327 000 FCFA/m² to 386 000 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 35 400 000 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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