Estimate the cost of building a house in India from its built-up area and finish quality, with a cost breakdown and the materials you will need.
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| Quality | Typical rate | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹1,600–1,900 | Standard brick, vitrified tiles, basic sanitary ware, distemper paint |
| Standard | ₹2,000–2,500 | Good brands of cement and steel, branded fittings, emulsion paint, better tiles |
| Premium | ₹2,600–3,300 | Granite or premium tiles, teak doors, premium fittings, false ceiling |
| Luxury | ₹3,500+ | Italian marble, imported fittings, home automation, custom design |
Metro cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi NCR usually sit 10–20% above these ranges. Smaller towns may be lower.
| Material | Quantity per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Cement | 0.4 bags (50 kg) |
| Steel | 4 kg |
| Sand | 1.8 cft |
| Aggregate | 1.35 cft |
| Bricks | 8 nos |
| Paint | 0.18 litre |
| Flooring tiles | 1.3 sq ft |
These are planning estimates for an RCC framed house. Your structural engineer's design gives the exact quantities.
Usually, yes. The foundation and roof are shared, so a G+1 house often costs 5–10% less per sq ft than a single-storey house of the same total area.
Labour is typically 25–30% of total construction cost. With a turnkey contractor, labour and material are both included in the per-sq-ft rate.
No. Modular kitchen, wardrobes, furniture and decor are usually ₹800–2,000 per sq ft extra depending on the finish.