What is the house construction cost per square foot in Pakistan 2026?

Grey structure costs Rs 2,560 to Rs 2,875 per sqft in Pakistan in 2026. Economy turnkey costs Rs 5,200 per sqft. Mid-range turnkey costs Rs 6,500 per sqft. Premium turnkey costs Rs 8,000 and above. Rates vary by city DHA Lahore is 15-20% higher than LDA areas.

What is the house construction cost in DHA Lahore 2026?

Construction in DHA Lahore costs 15-20% more than LDA areas due to DHA inspection requirements and stricter material standards. Grey structure in DHA costs Rs 2,875 to Rs 3,200 per sqft. Turnkey costs Rs 6,500 to Rs 9,500 per sqft.

How long does it take to build a house in Pakistan?

Grey structure for a 5 Marla house takes 3 to 4 months. Complete turnkey for a 5 Marla house takes 8 to 12 months. A 10 Marla turnkey home takes 12 to 15 months. Timeline depends on design complexity and approval process.

What materials are needed to build a house in Pakistan?

Per 1,000 sqft of grey structure: approximately 9,000 bricks at Rs 14-24 each, 100 cement bags at Rs 1,150-1,575 per bag, 500 kg Grade-60 steel rebar at Rs 265-252 per kg, 180 cft sand, and 120 cft crush aggregate.

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Planning to build a house in Pakistan in 2026? Understanding house construction cost before you start is the single most important step in your project. This free calculator provides instant estimates for grey structure cost, turnkey construction, and complete house building costs across DHA Lahore, Bahria Town, Lake City, Etihad Town, LDA areas, Islamabad, and Faisalabad based on actual April 2026 market rates from Glorious Builders' own BOQ database.

Whether you are building a 3 Marla house, a 5 Marla double-storey home, a 10 Marla house, or a 1 Kanal premium residence, this calculator gives you a realistic cost range, per sqft rates, material quantities, and timeline estimates in seconds.

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Rates: April 2026 · PKR

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Economy Turnkey Basic finishing

Mid-Range Turnkey Imported tiles

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Economy Rs 2,560/sft

Standard A Rs 2,700/sft

Premium Rs 2,875/sft

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Current 2026 Rates

Construction Cost Per Square Foot Pakistan 2026

Based on actual BOQ rates verified April 2026. Society multipliers applied automatically in calculator above.

Construction Type	Economy	Standard A-Grade	Premium	Includes
Grey Structure	Rs 2,560/sqft	Rs 2,700/sqft	Rs 2,875/sqft	Foundation, columns, beams, brickwork, slabs, rough plumbing + conduit
Economy Turnkey	Rs 5,200/sqft	Rs 5,500/sqft		Grey + local tiles, standard kitchen, local sanitary, local doors, paint
Mid-Range Turnkey		Rs 6,500/sqft	Rs 7,000/sqft	Grey + imported tiles, modular kitchen, quality sanitary, solid doors, POP ceiling
Premium Turnkey			Rs 8,000–12,000/sqft	Grey + imported marble, custom kitchen, luxury fittings, gypsum ceiling

Material	Unit	April 2026 Rate	Per 1,000 sqft (Grey)
Steel Grade-60 (FF Steel)	Kg	Rs 252	~500 kg
Cement (Bestway)	Bag	Rs 1,575	~100 bags
Bricks (Premium Zig Zag Kiln)	Nos	Rs 24	~9,000 nos
Sand Chanab	CFT	Rs 90	~180 cft
Crush Sargodha	CFT	Rs 196	~120 cft
Popular Pipes & Fittings	Sft	Rs 175	Per project

Rates sourced from Glorious Builders' April 2026 BOQ for 5 Marla house, Sector M, Dream Garden Lahore. Material prices are subject to market fluctuation.

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House Construction Cost Pakistan 2026 FAQ

Grey structure costs Rs 2,560 to Rs 2,875 per sqft in Pakistan in 2026 for standard residential construction using Grade-60 rebar and premium cement. Economy turnkey (grey + basic finishing) costs Rs 5,200 to Rs 5,500 per sqft. Mid-range turnkey with imported tiles and modular kitchen costs Rs 6,500 to Rs 7,000 per sqft. Premium turnkey with imported marble and luxury fittings costs Rs 8,000 to Rs 12,000 per sqft. DHA Lahore and Islamabad command a 15 to 20 percent premium over LDA areas. See our grey structure cost guide for a complete material breakdown.

A 5 Marla double-storey grey structure in Lahore costs Rs 42 to Rs 52 Lac in 2026, covering approximately 1,350 to 1,600 sqft. Economy turnkey costs Rs 70 to Rs 90 Lac. Mid-range turnkey costs Rs 90 Lac to Rs 1.1 Crore. Premium turnkey with imported marble and custom kitchen costs Rs 1.1 to Rs 1.5 Crore. DHA Lahore is 15 to 20 percent higher than Bahria Town for equivalent specification. These rates are based on Grade-60 rebar, Bestway cement, and premium Zig Zag kiln bricks. See our 5 Marla construction cost guide for full breakdown.

A 10 Marla grey structure in Lahore costs Rs 85 Lac to Rs 1.0 Crore in 2026 for a double-storey home with approximately 2,900 to 3,300 sqft covered area. Economy turnkey costs Rs 1.4 to Rs 1.8 Crore. Mid-range turnkey costs Rs 1.9 to Rs 2.2 Crore. Premium turnkey costs Rs 2.3 to Rs 3.0 Crore. See our detailed 10 Marla construction cost guide.

DHA Lahore construction costs 15 to 20 percent more than Bahria Town for equivalent specification. A 10 Marla grey structure in DHA costs Rs 92 Lac to Rs 1.08 Crore vs Rs 85 to Rs 95 Lac in Bahria Town. The premium reflects DHA's slab-by-slab inspection process, DHA-registered architect requirement, and stricter material standards. Bahria Town requires BTAP approval but is more affordable. See our DHA Lahore and Bahria Town guides.

Grey structure for a 5 Marla double-storey house takes 3 to 4 months after approval. Grey structure for a 10 Marla takes 4 to 5 months. Complete turnkey for a 5 Marla takes 8 to 10 months from approval to handover. A 10 Marla turnkey takes 10 to 12 months. Adding architectural design (3 to 4 weeks) and DHA or Bahria Town approval (20 to 30 working days), total from first consultation to handover is 10 to 14 months for most projects.

Per 1,000 sqft of grey structure in Pakistan: approximately 9,000 Premium Zig Zag Kiln bricks at Rs 24 each (total Rs 2.16 Lac), 100 bags Bestway cement at Rs 1,575 per bag (total Rs 1.64 Lac), 500 kg Grade-60 FF Steel at Rs 252 per kg (total Rs 1.44 Lac), 180 cft Sand Chanab at Rs 90 per cft, 120 cft Crush Sargodha at Rs 196 per cft, plus binding wire, termite spray, water stopper, plumbing pipes and fittings. See our grey structure service for full material spec.

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