House construction cost in Yaoundé (2026)
In Yaoundé, building a standard-grade house costs roughly 290 000 FCFA/m² to 353 000 FCFA/m² of living area (excluding land), according to the SangoImmo estimator adjusted to the region. Expect around 28 300 000 FCFA for a 3-bedroom house and 40 000 000 FCFA for a 4-bedroom villa.
Price by house type in Yaoundé
| House type | Area | Estimated cost (incl. tax) | Per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| a studio (T1) | 34 m² | 17 600 000 FCFA | 517 000 FCFA/m² |
| a one-bedroom house (T2) | 52 m² | 21 700 000 FCFA | 414 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 3-bedroom house (T3) | 80 m² | 28 300 000 FCFA | 353 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom house (T4) | 110 m² | 36 800 000 FCFA | 334 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom villa | 138 m² | 40 000 000 FCFA | 290 000 FCFA/m² |
| a duplex | 189 m² | 55 300 000 FCFA | 293 000 FCFA/m² |
Estimates derived from the SangoImmo costing engine (2026 catalog, labour ≈ 35%, 19.25% VAT), with an indicative regional adjustment of +3 % applied to Yaoundé 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 Yaoundé
For the same house type, the budget shifts mostly with the location: Inland capital: materials imported through Douala bear the haulage, which slightly raises shell costs compared with the coast.
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 Yaoundé?
- In Yaoundé, expect about 290 000 FCFA/m² to 353 000 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 28 300 000 FCFA.
- Is the price of land included?
- No. These amounts cover construction only. Land in Yaoundé, servicing (utilities) and connections are not included and vary widely by district.
- How do I get an accurate quote for Yaoundé?
- Draw or pick a model in SangoImmo and adjust the unit prices to your Yaoundé 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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