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How much does a small rental apartment building cost in Cameroon?

Building one floor of a small apartment building (2 flats) of about 144 m² in Cameroon costs around 42 900 000 FCFA incl. tax according to the SangoImmo estimator, i.e. roughly 298 000 FCFA/m² of living area.

Living area
144 m²
Estimated cost (incl. tax)
42 900 000 FCFA
Cost per m²
298 000 FCFA/m²

Cost breakdown

This is one floor of a small apartment building (2 flats) — one floor of a small rental apartment building with two flats — a common buy-to-let investment in town.

ItemEstimated amount (FCFA)
Materials27 300 000 FCFA
Labour (≈ 35%)8 700 000 FCFA
VAT (19.25%)6 900 000 FCFA
Estimated total (incl. tax)42 900 000 FCFA

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.

Why this cost per m²?

The cost per m² (298 000 FCFA/m²) reflects the area, the typology and the fit-out level. Small footprints show a higher cost per m² because fixed items (soil study, foundations, fees, permit) weigh more; large single-storey homes spread those costs better. Unit prices are detailed in our guide to construction materials prices in Cameroon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the construction cost of one floor of a small apartment building (2 flats) in Cameroon?
According to the SangoImmo estimator, one floor of a small apartment building (2 flats) of about 144 m² costs 42 900 000 FCFA incl. tax, i.e. 298 000 FCFA/m². This estimate covers materials, labour and VAT (19.25%), excluding the price of land.
Does this amount include the land?
No. The estimate covers construction only (structure, second-fix, standard finishes). The price of land, utility connections and servicing (roads/water/power) are not included and vary widely by location.
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