House Construction Cost Calculator — Karachi (2026)
Get a quick, realistic range for building a house in Karachi. Enter your plot size, number of floors and finish level to see estimated grey structure and finishing costs. Rates last reviewed October 2026.
= 2,160 sq ft · 9.6 marla
Leave blank to estimate it: about 65% of the plot covered on each floor. Actual coverage depends on your authority's rules.
Estimated construction cost
Rs 1.68 crore – Rs 2.04 crore
2,800 sq ft covered · Rs 6,000 – Rs 7,300 per sq ft
- Grey structure
- Rs 75.6 lakh – Rs 86.8 lakh
- Finishing
- Rs 92.4 lakh – Rs 1.18 crore
Not included: land, design and engineering fees, approval fees, utility connections, boundary walls and landscaping, basements, furniture, air-conditioners and solar. A rough guide only — real costs depend on your design, site and contractor.
2026 Karachi construction rates
Indicative ranges per square foot of covered area, compiled from published 2026 Karachi market rates. Prices move with steel, cement, fuel and the exchange rate.
| Finish | Grey structure | Finishing | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Rs 2,700–3,100 | Rs 3,300–4,200 | Rs 6,000–7,300 |
| Premium | Rs 3,100–3,500 | Rs 4,500–6,000 | Rs 7,600–9,500 |
| Luxury | Rs 3,500–4,000 | Rs 6,500–9,000 | Rs 10,000–13,000 |
How to use the estimate
Treat the result as a budgeting range for early decisions — how much house you can afford, which finish level to aim for, and whether to build in phases. Covered area matters more than plot size: two houses on the same plot can differ widely in floor area.
For a real figure, you need complete drawings and a priced bill of quantities. Our guides on what drives construction cost in Karachi and grey structure vs finishing explain where the money goes.
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Construction cost questions
How much does it cost to build a 240 square-yard house in Karachi?
Assuming about 2,800 sq ft covered over ground and first floor, a complete house works out to roughly Rs 1.68 crore – Rs 2.04 crore at a standard finish, and up to Rs 2.8 crore – Rs 3.64 crore at a luxury finish, based on 2026 Karachi rate ranges. Design, approvals and land are extra.
How much does it cost to build a 120 square-yard house in Karachi?
For ground plus two floors (about 2,100 sq ft covered), roughly Rs 1.26 crore – Rs 1.53 crore at a standard finish. The grey structure alone would be around Rs 56.7 lakh – Rs 65.1 lakh.
How much does a 500 square-yard house cost to build?
With ground and first floor (about 5,860 sq ft covered), roughly Rs 3.52 crore – Rs 4.28 crore at a standard finish and Rs 5.86 crore – Rs 7.62 crore at a luxury finish. Basements, which are common on larger plots, add significantly.
What is the grey structure cost per square foot in Karachi?
Published 2026 ranges put grey structure at about Rs 2,700–Rs 4,000 per sq ft of covered area, depending on specification. Finishing adds roughly Rs 3,300–Rs 9,000 per sq ft.
How accurate is this calculator?
It gives a realistic range for early budgeting, not a quote. Real costs depend on your design, soil, structure, specification, contractor and market prices at the time of construction. An accurate figure comes from a priced bill of quantities based on complete drawings.
What is not included in the estimate?
Land, architect and engineering fees, approval fees, utility connections, boundary walls, landscaping, basements, furniture, air-conditioners, backup power and solar. Keep a contingency of around 10–15% as well.
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