Where to invest in Douala in 2026: the ranking by neighbourhood
Bonapriso remains the safe bet, but the yield is elsewhere. A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood analysis of prices and rental yields.
The top end: Bonapriso, Bonanjo, Bali
These are the reference neighbourhoods for expatriates and corporate headquarters. Purchase prices are the highest in the city and gross rental yield sits around 6 to 8%. You are buying security, not yield.
The growth zone: Bonamoussadi, Makepe, Logpom
This is where the middle class lives. Rental demand is deep and steady, prices remain accessible, and gross yield often reaches 9 to 12%.
The bet: Yassa, Japoma, Logbessou
The city's eastward extension, accentuated by the Japoma sports complex, is pulling land prices up. Immediate rental yield is low, but the five-year land appreciation is the real story.
Avoid without serious study
The flood-prone areas around certain low-lying roads. Always check in the rainy season, never in the dry season.
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