Construction cost calculator

Build an illustrative cost estimate from covered area, city and finish. Sample rates give you a starting point for a local quotation.

Illustrative construction estimate

PKR 1.248975 Crore

8.6667 covered marla · Islamabad · Standard (A-Quality)

Grey structure: PKR 59.3775 Lakh
Finishing: PKR 65.52 Lakh

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Total covered area, in marla8.6667

2.6667 marla53.3333 marla

Fixed urban Punjab marla basis: 20 marla equals 1 kanal. Covered area includes all floors, not just the plot. Changing city adjusts sample costs, not this measurement basis.

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Where the budget goes

Grey structure

48%

Foundation, brickwork, lintel, roof slab, plumbing and electric conduit.

Finishing

52%

Tiles, sanitary fittings, kitchen woodwork, electrical switches and paint.

Per covered marla: PKR 14.41125 Lakh

Covered area is calculated on the fixed basis stated above. Excludes land purchase and government map sanction fees.

The materials behind the structure

For 8.6667 covered marla

Material	Approximate quantity	Used for
OPC cement	936 bags	Concrete and masonry
Grade 60 steel	7.02 tons	Structural reinforcement
Clay bricks	46,800 pcs	Awwal grade brickwork
Ravi / Chenab sand	5,070 cft	Masonry and plaster
Margalla crush	3,608 cft	Concrete slab casting

These quantities use illustrative rules of thumb. Have your drawings and a project-specific bill of quantities reviewed before ordering materials, and confirm prices with written local quotes.