What can you build for your budget in Bafoussam? (20 to 75 million FCFA)
From 20 to 75 million FCFA, here is what your budget builds in Bafoussam, excluding land. The figures come from the SangoImmo estimator: the cheapest model starts at 18 000 000 FCFA, the largest in this comparison reaches 77 000 000 FCFA. Set the slider to your budget — the table updates.
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Every costed model in Bafoussam
| House type | Area | Cost incl. tax | Per m² | Within budget? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a studio (T1) | 34 m² | 18 000 000 FCFA | 541 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a one-bedroom house (T2) | 52 m² | 24 000 000 FCFA | 448 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a bungalow | 90 m² | 34 000 000 FCFA | 378 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a 3-bedroom house (T3) | 93 m² | 35 000 000 FCFA | 372 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a townhouse | 114 m² | 38 000 000 FCFA | 335 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a 4-bedroom house (T4) | 110 m² | 41 000 000 FCFA | 375 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a courtyard house | 120 m² | 47 000 000 FCFA | 389 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a 4-bedroom villa | 149 m² | 48 000 000 FCFA | 320 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a house with garden and pool | 110 m² | 49 000 000 FCFA | 449 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| one floor of a small apartment building (2 flats) | 144 m² | 50 000 000 FCFA | 347 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a duplex | 180 m² | 54 000 000 FCFA | 299 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a large family villa | 253 m² | 74 000 000 FCFA | 292 000 FCFA/m² | — |
| a modern villa | 216 m² | 77 000 000 FCFA | 355 000 FCFA/m² | — |
Estimates incl. tax from the SangoImmo engine (2026 catalog, labour ≈ 35%, 19.25% VAT), excluding land, servicing and contingencies. The real budget depends on finishes and local prices.
Adjusted by the indicative −2 % factor for Bafoussam. See the Bafoussam cost page for what drives it.
Tier by tier
With 20 million FCFA
With 20 million you reach a studio (T1) of about 34 m² (18 000 000 FCFA incl. tax, excluding land).
With 25 million FCFA
With 25 million you reach a one-bedroom house (T2) of about 52 m² (24 000 000 FCFA incl. tax, excluding land), and 2 models in total fit this budget.
With 30 million FCFA
With 30 million you reach a one-bedroom house (T2) of about 52 m² (24 000 000 FCFA incl. tax, excluding land), and 2 models in total fit this budget.
With 40 million FCFA
With 40 million you reach a townhouse of about 114 m² (38 000 000 FCFA incl. tax, excluding land), and 5 models in total fit this budget.
With 50 million FCFA
With 50 million you reach one floor of a small apartment building (2 flats) of about 144 m² (50 000 000 FCFA incl. tax, excluding land), and 10 models in total fit this budget.
With 75 million FCFA
With 75 million you reach a large family villa of about 253 m² (74 000 000 FCFA incl. tax, excluding land), and 12 models in total fit this budget.
Making the most of 40 million
To get the most from a 40 million FCFA budget: favour single-storey (cheaper per m² than a floor above), a compact footprint, local materials (block, even compressed earth brick), and a galvanised steel roof. See the materials price detail and the construction cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
- What can you build with 30 million FCFA in Bafoussam?
- Up to a one-bedroom house (T2) of about 52 m² (24 000 000 FCFA incl. tax, excluding land). 2 models fit that budget.
- Is the land included in these budgets?
- No. These estimates cover construction only (structure, second-fix, standard finishes), excluding the price of land, servicing and connections.
- How do I know exactly what I can build?
- Enter your budget in SangoImmo, pick a model and adjust areas and finishes: the app recomputes the quote in real time 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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