House construction cost in Garoua (2026)
In Garoua, building a standard-grade house costs roughly 366 000 FCFA/m² to 432 000 FCFA/m² of living area (excluding land), according to the SangoImmo estimator adjusted to the region. Expect around 39 700 000 FCFA for a 3-bedroom house and 54 500 000 FCFA for a 4-bedroom villa.
Price by house type in Garoua
| House type | Area | Estimated cost (incl. tax) | Per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| a studio (T1) | 34 m² | 21 100 000 FCFA | 618 000 FCFA/m² |
| a one-bedroom house (T2) | 52 m² | 26 900 000 FCFA | 512 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 3-bedroom house (T3) | 93 m² | 39 700 000 FCFA | 425 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom house (T4) | 110 m² | 47 100 000 FCFA | 428 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom villa | 149 m² | 54 500 000 FCFA | 366 000 FCFA/m² |
| a duplex | 180 m² | 61 500 000 FCFA | 342 000 FCFA/m² |
Estimates derived from the SangoImmo costing engine (2026 catalog, labour ≈ 35%, 19.25% VAT), with an indicative regional adjustment of +12 % applied to Garoua 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 Garoua
For the same house type, the budget shifts mostly with the location: Far North, a long way from the southern ports and cement plants: steel, cement and roofing arrive carrying heavy transport costs.
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 Garoua — 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 Garoua?
- In Garoua, expect about 366 000 FCFA/m² to 432 000 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 39 700 000 FCFA.
- Is the price of land included?
- No. These amounts cover construction only. Land in Garoua, servicing (utilities) and connections are not included and vary widely by district.
- How do I get an accurate quote for Garoua?
- Draw or pick a model in SangoImmo and adjust the unit prices to your Garoua 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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