What can you build with 50 million FCFA in Douala?
In Douala, with a budget of 50 million FCFA, you can build up to a house with garden and pool of about 110 m² (estimated 44 600 000 FCFA incl. tax at Douala prices, excluding land), according to the SangoImmo engine with the ±0 % regional adjustment.
| House type | Area | Cost incl. tax | Per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| a studio (T1) | 34 m² | 17 200 000 FCFA | 504 000 FCFA/m² |
| a one-bedroom house (T2) | 52 m² | 21 300 000 FCFA | 405 000 FCFA/m² |
| a bungalow | 90 m² | 30 000 000 FCFA | 333 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 3-bedroom house (T3) | 93 m² | 30 700 000 FCFA | 329 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom house (T4) | 110 m² | 36 300 000 FCFA | 330 000 FCFA/m² |
| a townhouse | 114 m² | 37 600 000 FCFA | 329 000 FCFA/m² |
| a courtyard house | 120 m² | 40 300 000 FCFA | 336 000 FCFA/m² |
| a 4-bedroom villa | 149 m² | 41 400 000 FCFA | 278 000 FCFA/m² |
| one floor of a small apartment building (2 flats) | 144 m² | 43 800 000 FCFA | 304 000 FCFA/m² |
| a house with garden and pool | 110 m² | 44 600 000 FCFA | 406 000 FCFA/m² |
Estimates incl. tax from the SangoImmo engine (2026 catalogue, labour ≈ 35%, 19.25% VAT) with an indicative regional adjustment of ±0 % for Douala, excluding land, servicing and contingencies. The real budget depends on the district, finishes and your local prices.
Why prices in Douala differ
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. See the full detail on the House construction cost in Douala page.
Frequently asked questions
- What house can you build with 50 million FCFA in Douala?
- Up to a house with garden and pool of about 110 m² (≈ 44 600 000 FCFA incl. tax at Douala prices, excluding land), according to the SangoImmo engine with the ±0 % regional adjustment.
- Is the land included in this budget?
- No. These estimates cover construction only. Land in Douala varies widely by district and comes on top.
- How do I get an exact quote for Douala?
- Pick Douala as your project city in SangoImmo: the quote applies regional prices, and you can adjust every unit price to your suppliers. 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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