What is the construction cost for a 5 marla house in Pakistan 2026?

A 5 Marla house in Pakistan (1,125 sqft plot, typically 1,575 sqft covered on double storey) costs approximately Rs 96 Lakh for Standard tier turnkey (grey Rs 50 Lakh + finishing Rs 46 Lakh at Rs 6,400/sqft total). Economy tier turnkey is about Rs 76 Lakh (Rs 4,800/sqft). Premium tier turnkey is about Rs 1.35 Crore (Rs 8,600/sqft). Luxury tier turnkey is about Rs 1.92 Crore (Rs 12,200/sqft). Grey structure only cuts the total by roughly 40-65 percent depending on tier. Rates verified against Avenir Developments and HA Design Studio July 2026 rate cards. Lahore is the base rate; Karachi adds 2 percent, Islamabad adds 5 percent, smaller cities are 4-8 percent below Lahore.

What is the construction cost for a 10 marla house in Pakistan 2026?

A 10 Marla house in Pakistan (2,250 sqft plot, typically 3,150 sqft covered on double storey) costs approximately Rs 1.94 Crore for Standard tier turnkey (Rs 6,400/sqft total, grey Rs 1 Crore + finishing Rs 94 Lakh). Economy tier turnkey is about Rs 1.53 Crore (Rs 4,800/sqft). Premium tier turnkey is about Rs 2.71 Crore (Rs 8,600/sqft). Luxury tier turnkey crosses Rs 3.85 Crore (Rs 12,200/sqft). For single-storey, halve the covered area and total. For triple-storey (GF + FF + SF), multiply the covered area by 1.9 / 1.4 = approximately 1.36 to get the total. City multipliers apply on top: Karachi +2 percent, Islamabad +5 percent, smaller cities -4 to -8 percent from Lahore base.

What is the construction cost per marla in Pakistan 2026?

Construction cost per marla in Pakistan varies with storey configuration and quality tier. For a double-storey Standard tier build: 5 Marla approx Rs 19 Lakh/marla turnkey, 10 Marla approx Rs 19.4 Lakh/marla, 1 Kanal approx Rs 20 Lakh/marla. Economy tier drops it to Rs 15 Lakh/marla, Premium tier raises it to Rs 27 Lakh/marla, Luxury tier crosses Rs 38 Lakh/marla. Single storey halves these figures; triple storey adds about 35 percent. The per-marla figure is convenient for quick planning but the per-sqft figure (grey Rs 2,800-4,200, finishing Rs 2,000-8,000) is more precise for actual BOQ estimation because it accounts for design efficiency.

What is the grey structure cost per sqft in Pakistan 2026?

Grey structure cost per sqft in Pakistan August 2026: Economy tier Rs 2,800/sqft (load-bearing structure, 40-grade steel, local sand), Standard tier Rs 3,200/sqft (semi-frame structure, 60-grade steel, river sand), Premium tier Rs 3,600/sqft (fully frame structure, 60-grade steel, Marghalla crush), Luxury tier Rs 4,200/sqft (fully frame structure, 60-grade steel, River Chenab sand). These are Lahore base rates; Karachi adds 2 percent, Islamabad adds 5 percent, smaller cities are 4-8 percent below. Grey structure includes foundation, structural columns and beams, RCC roof, brick walls, plaster, and dhalai concrete. It does NOT include tiles, doors, sanitary fittings, paint, electrical wiring, or plumbing pipes (those are finishing).

What is the finishing cost per sqft in Pakistan 2026?

Finishing cost per sqft in Pakistan August 2026: Economy tier Rs 2,000/sqft (basic paint, local sanitary, China ply doors, local tiles), Standard tier Rs 3,200/sqft (Master tiles, Malaysian ply doors, standard sanitary), Premium tier Rs 5,000/sqft (imported tiles, ash wood doors, premium sanitary), Luxury tier Rs 8,000/sqft (imported tiles 7000+ per m2, Grohe fittings, deodar wood, designer kitchen). Finishing includes tiles / marble flooring, doors and windows, kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, sanitary fittings, paint, electrical fittings, and light fixtures. It does NOT include grey structure. Total turnkey (grey + finishing) at Standard tier is Rs 6,400/sqft; at Luxury tier turnkey is Rs 12,200/sqft.

How much cement is needed to build a 5 marla house in Pakistan?

A 5 Marla double-storey house in Pakistan (approximately 1,575 sqft covered area) requires approximately 662 bags of cement (50 kg each) for the full grey structure, at approximately 0.42 bags per sqft. At Rs 1,500/bag Lahore market August 2026, that is Rs 9.93 Lakh in cement alone. Cement usage: foundation (approximately 15 percent), columns and beams (approximately 30 percent), RCC roof slab (approximately 25 percent), brick masonry mortar (approximately 15 percent), plaster and dhalai (approximately 15 percent). Bulk orders of 300+ bags typically get 3-5 percent dealer discount. Always ask for fresh manufacturing date (within 90 days) to avoid strength loss from moisture.

How much saria (steel) is needed for a 10 marla house in Pakistan?

A 10 Marla double-storey house in Pakistan (approximately 3,150 sqft covered area) requires approximately 10,395 kg of 60-grade saria (steel rebar), at approximately 3.3 kg per sqft. At Rs 285/kg August 2026, that is Rs 29.63 Lakh in steel alone. Branded Grade 60 TMT (Amreli, Mughal, Agha, Ittehad, FF) trades at Rs 270 to 300 per kg; the lower Rs 235 to 265 figures quoted in some market round-ups are Grade 40 or ex-mill wholesale, not branded retail. Steel usage distribution: RCC columns (approximately 35 percent), RCC beams (approximately 25 percent), RCC roof slab (approximately 25 percent), foundation (approximately 15 percent). Always confirm the steel is 60-grade (marked on the bar); 40-grade is 15 percent weaker and only acceptable for economy tier single-storey construction. Bulk orders of 5 tons or more typically get 2-4 percent mill discount and free delivery.

What is the difference between grey structure and turnkey construction in Pakistan?

Grey structure means the completed shell of the house with structural elements only: foundation, RCC columns, beams, roof slab, brick walls, exterior and interior plaster, and dhalai floor. The house is structurally complete but has no finishing, no doors, no windows, no tiles, no sanitary, no paint, no electrical fittings, no plumbing fixtures. Turnkey means grey structure + full finishing so the house is ready to move in. Turnkey adds: floor tiles or marble, wall paint, kitchen cabinets and countertops, wardrobes, doors and windows (frames + panels + hardware), sanitary fittings (WC, wash basin, shower), plumbing fixtures, electrical fittings and switchboards, light fixtures, exterior paint, main gate. In Pakistan 2026 Standard tier, grey is Rs 3,200/sqft while turnkey is Rs 6,400/sqft, meaning finishing doubles the cost.

Is construction cost different in Karachi vs Lahore vs Islamabad?

Construction cost in Pakistan cities August 2026: Lahore is the base rate. Karachi adds approximately 2 percent (slightly higher labour, similar material rates). Islamabad / Rawalpindi adds approximately 5 percent (premium market pricing, higher labour, slightly higher material transport). Faisalabad is approximately 6 percent below Lahore, Multan is approximately 8 percent below Lahore, Peshawar is approximately 4 percent below Lahore. The city variance is mostly labour driven; core material rates (cement, steel, bricks) are commodity-priced and broadly national, but not identical: Karachi runs 5-8 percent above upcountry on sand and crush because both are railed in, while its cement is cheaper because the southern plants are closer. If you are building in a smaller town not listed, use the Pakistan average multiplier (-5 percent from Lahore base). DHA / Bahria projects across all cities charge 10-15 percent above the local city base due to premium land and society approval requirements.

How accurate is this construction cost calculator?

This calculator uses verified July 2026 rate cards from Pakistan's largest construction consultancies (Avenir Developments, HA Design Studio, Glorious Builders, Grey Structure Calc, Shelters Engineering) with material rates cross-checked against Lahore market dealers. Expect the total estimate to be accurate within plus-minus 8-12 percent for planning purposes. Variance factors: soil type (rocky soil adds 5-10 percent to foundation), plot orientation (corner plots need 3-5 percent extra for two-side finishing), design complexity (mumtys, drawing rooms with extra height, basements add 15-25 percent), and vendor markup (contractor profit varies 12-20 percent). Always get 2-3 BOQ quotations from PEC-registered civil engineers before signing a contract, and add a 10 percent contingency budget for unforeseen items. Material rates float 3-5 percent month to month.

Construction Cost Calculator Pakistan 2026 (5 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal Grey Structure + Finishing + Turnkey)

Free construction cost calculator for Pakistan houses. Get instant grey structure, finishing, and turnkey estimates per marla / sqft with material breakdown (cement bags, saria kg, bricks) across Lahore / Karachi / Islamabad at 2026 rates.

Last reviewed: 19 August 2026Results are estimates. Verify rates from the linked official sources before acting on the number.

About the Construction Cost Calculator Pakistan 2026 (5 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal Grey Structure + Finishing + Turnkey)

Pakistan's most complete house construction cost calculator with verified July 2026 rates. Enter your plot size (3 Marla / 5 Marla / 7 Marla / 10 Marla / 1 Kanal / 2 Kanal or custom covered area), storey configuration (single / double / triple), construction quality tier (Economy / Standard / Premium / Luxury), and city (Lahore / Karachi / Islamabad-Rawalpindi / Faisalabad / Multan / Peshawar / Pakistan average). Get an instant breakdown showing grey structure cost, finishing cost, total turnkey estimate, cost per marla, cost per sqft, and full material requirements (cement bags at Rs 1,500/bag, 60-grade saria at Rs 285/kg, fired bricks at Rs 22/unit, river sand at Rs 65/cft, crush at Rs 90/cft). Quality tier comparison table shows Economy at Rs 2,800/sqft grey vs Luxury at Rs 4,200/sqft grey. Covered area auto-calculated using industry standard 80 percent ground floor + 60 percent first floor + 50 percent second floor plot coverage, with override for custom designs. Rates cross-verified against Avenir Developments, HA Design Studio, Glorious Builders, Grey Structure Calc, and Shelters Engineering 2026 rate databases. Perfect for homeowners planning construction, real estate agents estimating listing prices, and property investors comparing project budgets before signing BOQ contracts.

Rates last verified: 2026-08-19

Construction rates in Pakistan float 3-5 percent month to month with cement, steel, and sand commodity pricing. Estimate is for planning only. Always get 2-3 vendor BOQ quotations before signing a contract, and confirm with a PEC-registered civil engineer for structural specifications.

Your House Details

Plot size

Storey / floors

Construction quality

City

Covered area (sqft), auto: 1,575

Auto uses 80 percent GF + 60 percent FF + 50 percent SF plot coverage. Override if your design differs.

Include finishing?

Total Estimated Cost

Rs 1.01 Crore

Rs 10,080,000

Rs 6,400 / sqft

Grey Structure

Rs 50.4 Lakh

Rs 3,200 / sqft

Finishing

Rs 50.4 Lakh

Rs 3,200 / sqft

Cost Summary

Covered area1,575 sqft

Cost per marlaRs 20.2 Lakh

Plot size5 Marla (1,125 sqft)

Quality tierStandard

CityLahore

Standard tier specs

River sand, 60-grade steel, Master tiles, Malaysian ply, standard sanitary

Material Requirements (Approximate)

Material	Quantity	Rate (approx)	Cost
Cement	662 bags	Rs 1,500 / bag	Rs 993,000
Steel (60-grade saria)	5,198 kg	Rs 285 / kg	Rs 1,481,430
Fired bricks	29,925 units	Rs 22 / unit	Rs 658,350
River sand	3,465 cft	Rs 65 / cft	Rs 225,225
Crush / gravel	3,780 cft	Rs 90 / cft	Rs 340,200
Core materials subtotal			Rs 3,698,205

Material rates are Lahore market observations for August 2026, taken as the midpoint of brand-level retail bands. Pakistan has no official retail price schedule for construction materials, so treat these as planning estimates: actual dealer rates vary 5-10 percent by city and bulk order size, and cement, steel and brick prices all move monthly. Quantities are per sqft of covered area and do not change with quality tier, so materials work out to roughly 85 percent of the grey rate at Economy tier and 55 percent at Luxury. The balance is labour, formwork, plumbing pipes, electrical conduits, waterproofing, and paint. Get a full BOQ from a PEC-registered civil engineer before signing a construction contract.

Quality Tier Comparison at This Size

Tier	Grey / sqft	Finishing / sqft	Turnkey Total
Economy	Rs 2,800	Rs 2,000	Rs 75.6 Lakh
Standard(selected)	Rs 3,200	Rs 3,200	Rs 1.01 Crore
Premium	Rs 3,600	Rs 5,000	Rs 1.35 Crore
Luxury	Rs 4,200	Rs 8,000	Rs 1.92 Crore

Pick your plot size: choose from 3 Marla, 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal, or 2 Kanal. Or enter your exact covered area in the override field.
Select storey / floors: Single (Ground Floor only), Double (GF + First Floor), or Triple (GF + FF + SF). Auto covered area updates instantly using standard plot coverage rules.
Choose construction quality tier: Economy (Rs 2,800/sqft grey), Standard (Rs 3,200), Premium (Rs 3,600), or Luxury (Rs 4,200/sqft grey). Each tier shows the exact material and finishing specs.
Pick your city: Lahore (base rate), Karachi (+2%), Islamabad / Rawalpindi (+5%), Faisalabad (-6%), Multan (-8%), Peshawar (-4%), or Pakistan average (-5%).
Toggle Grey Structure Only vs Turnkey: grey structure only shows shell cost, turnkey adds finishing (tiles, doors, sanitary, paint, electrical fittings).
Read the results: total estimated cost, cost per sqft, cost per marla, full material breakdown (cement bags, saria kg, bricks, sand, crush) with individual rates, and a side-by-side tier comparison at your selected size.
Cross-verify: use the material breakdown to shop dealer rates locally. Get 2-3 BOQ quotations from PEC-registered civil engineers before signing a construction contract.

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