Karachi Construction Cost Calculator
Get an instant, transparent estimate for your residential or commercial project based on current 2026 Karachi market rates and setbacks.
Karachi construction rates per sq ft (2026)
The benchmark rates the calculator uses for residential builds, measured on covered area. Turnkey is grey structure plus finishing; site supervision is added on top.
| Finish | Grey structure | Finishing | Turnkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Rs. 5,000/sq ft | Rs. 7,500/sq ft | Rs. 12,500/sq ft |
| Premium | Rs. 5,000/sq ft | Rs. 9,500/sq ft | Rs. 14,500/sq ft |
| Luxury | Rs. 5,000/sq ft | Rs. 13,500/sq ft | Rs. 18,500/sq ft |
House construction cost by plot size in Karachi
Double-storey home, premium finish, including supervision and excluding land — shown with and without a basement. Change any of these in the calculator above.
| Plot | Without basement | With basement |
|---|---|---|
| 120 sq yd (≈5 marla) | Rs. 3.12 Crore – Rs. 3.44 Crore2,094 sq ft · design fee Rs. 8.38 Lakh | Rs. 4.56 Crore – Rs. 5.04 Crore3,066 sq ft · design fee Rs. 12.26 Lakh |
| 240 sq yd (≈10 marla) | Rs. 5.04 Crore – Rs. 5.57 Crore3,390 sq ft · design fee Rs. 13.56 Lakh | Rs. 7.45 Crore – Rs. 8.24 Crore5,010 sq ft · design fee Rs. 20.04 Lakh |
| 500 sq yd (1 kanal) | Rs. 9.15 Crore – Rs. 10.11 Crore6,150 sq ft · design fee Rs. 24.60 Lakh | Rs. 13.50 Crore – Rs. 14.92 Crore9,075 sq ft · design fee Rs. 36.30 Lakh |
| 1000 sq yd (2 kanal) | Rs. 13.84 Crore – Rs. 15.29 Crore9,300 sq ft · design fee Rs. 37.20 Lakh | Rs. 20.53 Crore – Rs. 22.69 Crore13,800 sq ft · design fee Rs. 55.20 Lakh |
Basement assumed at the ground-floor footprint. Excavation depth, shoring, dewatering and waterproofing depend on the site and can move the basement cost significantly.
Construction cost questions
What is the construction cost per sq ft in Karachi in 2026?
For a turnkey residential build our 2026 benchmark is about Rs. 12,500/sq ft at standard finish, Rs. 14,500/sq ft at premium and Rs. 18,500/sq ft at luxury, measured on covered area. That is grey structure plus finishing; site supervision (8% of construction) is added on top in the calculator.
What is the grey structure cost per sq ft in Karachi?
Our current grey structure benchmark is Rs. 5,000 per sq ft of covered area. It covers foundations, RCC frame, slabs, block masonry, and basic plumbing and electrical conduiting — everything before finishing begins.
How much does it cost to build a house on a 240 sq yd plot in Karachi?
A double-storey 240 sq yd house without a basement works out to roughly 3,390 sq ft of covered area; at premium finish the calculator benchmark is Rs. 5.04 Crore – Rs. 5.57 Crore including supervision, excluding land. Adding a basement takes it to about 5,010 sq ft and Rs. 7.45 Crore – Rs. 8.24 Crore. Basement excavation, shoring and waterproofing vary a lot by site, so treat that figure as a starting point.
What are architect fees in Karachi?
We price design per sq ft of covered area: about Rs. 200/sq ft for architecture only, Rs. 185/sq ft for interiors only, and Rs. 400/sq ft for full architecture + interior design. For a double-storey 240 sq yd home that is roughly Rs. 13.56 Lakh for the full package.
How does the calculator work out covered area?
It applies DHA / cantonment-style ground coverage by plot size — about 90% up to 200 sq yd, 75% up to 400 sq yd, 65% up to 700 sq yd and 50% above that — multiplies by the number of floors, and adds a mumty (stair tower). If you tick basement, it adds one more ground-floor footprint. You can override covered area if you already have drawings — useful when your basement is larger or smaller than the ground floor.
What does the estimate not include?
Land cost, authority approval and utility connection fees, boundary landscaping beyond the building, and loose furniture are not included. Treat the result as a planning benchmark; a site visit and drawings firm up the final number.
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