Every year, investors, developers, and individual buyers scrutinize Abidjan's price per square meter . 2025 is no exception: the economic capital continues to transform, driven by new construction projects, a steady influx of people, and the return of part of the diaspora. But the market isn't uniform; from one bridge to the next, the value can double. In this article, I share my on-the-ground observations, supplemented by data from notaries and local agencies. The goal: to offer you a realistic, neighborhood-by-neighborhood view to guide your project, whether it's for residential, rental, or purely heritage purposes. 📌
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Plateau – business center: gold per square meter 💼🏢
The Plateau remains the economic showcase: bank headquarters, government ministries, office towers. Residential options are limited and expensive; demand comes mainly from corporate expatriates or senior executives.
2025 range : 850,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA/m² (≈ 1,300 – 1,830 €/m²).
📈 Trends: slight increase of 3% year-on-year, due to the renovation of several arteries (Avenue Noguès) and the arrival of the Abidjan metro which will connect Treichville in ten minutes.
Cocody Deux-Plateaux & Riviera: the residential safe haven 🏡🌳
Cocody remains the "embassy district": good schools, enhanced security, family atmosphere. It can be divided into three sub-zones:
Deux-Plateaux Vallon : 550,000 – 700,000 FCFA/m².
Riviera 2 & 3 : 480,000 – 650,000 FCFA/m².
Riviera Golf & Bonoumin : 600,000 – 800,000 FCFA/m².
💡 A 160 m² duplex in Riviera 3, bought for 95 million FCFA in 2021, has just been resold for 118 million in March 2025: +24% in four years, without major work.
Marcory – Zone 4, Biétry: the expat attraction ✈️🍹
Located near the airport, these areas attract oil platforms and NGOs. Newer buildings with swimming pools and generators are snapped up within weeks.
Prices in 2025 : 500,000 – 750,000 FCFA/m².
Lofts with lagoon views: up to 900,000 FCFA/m².
🌅 Evening on Boulevard Valéry-Giscard-d'Estaing, short-stay rents are exploding… Zone 4 maintains a gross rental yield of 10–12% despite high charges.
Yopougon – the popular giant in transformation 👷♂️🏗️
Yopougon, the largest municipality in Abidjan, has long suffered from a bad reputation. Since the new Y4 bridge (2023), certain areas are becoming attractive to first-time buyers.
Sideci & Maroc : 220,000 – 300,000 FCFA/m².
Niangon Nord : 180,000 – 240,000 FCFA/m².
Gesco (highwayside): 150,000 – 200,000 FCFA/m².
🏗️ Developers are now offering R+4 residences with parking; the price remains low and the potential for capital gains is real over five years.
Bingerville – the new green periphery 🌿🚧
Bingerville is no longer the "small colonial town". Expressway, private high schools, shopping centers planned: demand is rising.
Serviced building plot : 110,000 – 160,000 FCFA/m².
Finished house : 280,000 – 350,000 FCFA/m².
💬 Testimonial: "We bought 500 m² in 2019 at 70,000 FCFA/m², today I am receiving offers at 140,000 FCFA/m²", says Mrs. K., an expatriate nurse in France.
Angré (8th-9th sections): the dynamic alternative 🏗️🎒
Close to universities and private clinics, the new sections of Angré are attracting students and professors.
• Standard apartments: 380,000 – 450,000 FCFA/m².
• Semi-detached villas: 420,000 – 500,000 FCFA/m².
📚 Rental yield on a studio: 12–14% gross (rent 160,000 FCFA/month, purchase price ≈13 million FCFA).
A quick look at Songon & Dabou: the western corridor 🛣️🌴
The extension of the highway to San Pedro puts Songon and Dabou in the spotlight. Undeveloped land: 60,000 – 90,000 FCFA/m². Ideal for housing development or agro-residential projects.
Evolution 2025: What you need to know 📈✔️
• Average increase in Abidjan: +4.6% over twelve months.
• Four districts are driving growth: Riviera Bonoumin, Zone 4, Bingerville, and Angré.
• Stabilization or even a slight decline (-2%) in some saturated micro-sectors of the Plateau (old tower blocks without parking).
Talking about the price per square meter in Abidjan is like observing a chameleon: the color changes from one street to the next. To invest wisely, remember three simple rules:
1️⃣ Always compare the price per m² to the potential rent;
2️⃣ Find out about planned infrastructure (bridges, metro, shopping centers);
3️⃣ Visit, talk, feel the neighborhood on foot: no statistics replace a coffee shared with the neighbors 😊.
Whether you're betting on the security of a villa in Cocody or the promise of a duplex in Bingerville, base your decision on reliable figures… and a little intuition. The Abidjan market remains volatile, but for those who are well-informed, it remains one of the most exciting in West Africa. The ball's in your court! 🏠🚀