40 × 80 ft house construction cost in Rawalpindi
What it costs to build a 40 × 80 ft house in Rawalpindi at contractor rates as of Oct 2026, as grey structure and complete, for the house described below. Change anything in the calculator to match your plans.
The house these figures assume
| Plot | 40 × 80 ft (3,200 sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Storeys | 2 (an assumption) |
| Ground coverage | 70% |
| Covered area | 4,480 sq ft, the footprint on every storey |
The most RDA allows on this plot in an approved scheme: RDA Building and Zoning Regulations 2007, §2.2.3
The storeys and coverage are inputs: change them in the calculator below.
Cost by finish level
Each row is a contractor rate band for Rawalpindi: its range per sq ft of covered area, what it comes to for this house, its date and its sources.
Rates are contractor-quoted ranges per sq ft of covered area, materials and labour included. What "grey structure" and "complete" include varies by contractor, so compare quotes line by line.
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Estimated cost
Enter a plot size, a coverage between 1% and 100% and a rate above zero.
Rs
Range Rs 3.05 crore to 3.92 crore
- Covered area
- 4,480 sq ft
- Rate used
- Rs 6,800 to 8,750 per sq ft
- Basement (grey works)
- Midpoint
- Rs 34,832,000
Patwari's estimate from contractor rates. It excludes the plot, approvals and utility connections. Get written quotes before you build.
Rates are contractor-quoted ranges per sq ft of covered area, materials and labour included. What "grey structure" and "complete" include varies by contractor, so compare quotes line by line.
Material prices this week: Rawalpindi
The latest official prices for the main materials and wages. They don't change the estimate above. Use them to check a contractor's quote.
| Item | Price (Rs) | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement, per 50 kg bag | 1,518 | 29 Oct 2026 | PBS weekly SPI |
| Mason, per day | 2,411 | 29 Oct 2026 | PBS weekly SPI |
| Labourer, per day | 1,500 | 29 Oct 2026 | PBS weekly SPI |
| Bricks, per 1,000 (new first class) | 26,694 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Crush (bajri), per truck (100 cft) | 15,870 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Sand, per truck (100 cft) | 13,611 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Iron bars, per tonne (1/2 inch, 40 grade) | 244,900 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Plumber, per day | 2,232 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Electrician, per point | 471 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
Prices from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data. Figures we derive from them are Patwari's estimates, not official PBS statistics.
Questions about building a 40 × 80 ft house in Rawalpindi
How much does it cost to build a 40 × 80 ft house in Rawalpindi?
About Rs 3.48 crore for a complete house at the standard finish level (Rs 3.05 crore to 3.92 crore), at Rawalpindi contractor rates as of Oct 2026. That is 4,480 sq ft of covered area: 2 storeys at 70% ground coverage. From the lowest to the highest finish level we have a rate for, the range is Rs 2.60 crore to 4.48 crore.
What is the construction cost per sq ft in Rawalpindi?
Contractors in Rawalpindi quote Rs 2,900 to 3,900 per sq ft of covered area for grey structure and Rs 5,800 to 10,000 for a complete house, depending on the finish level, with materials and labour included (rates as of Oct 2026).
How much does grey structure cost for a 40 × 80 ft house in Rawalpindi?
About Rs 1.50 crore at the standard finish level (Rs 1.43 crore to 1.57 crore), at Rs 3,200 to 3,500 per sq ft for 4,480 sq ft of covered area (rates as of Oct 2026).
What does grey structure include?
Grey structure is the frame, walls, roof and plaster, without finishing. What it includes varies by contractor, so compare quotes line by line.
How much does finishing cost for a 40 × 80 ft house in Rawalpindi?
About Rs 1.98 crore at the standard finish level: the difference between the complete and grey structure midpoints (Rs 3.48 crore and Rs 1.50 crore) for 4,480 sq ft (rates as of Oct 2026). Finishing covers flooring, wiring, plumbing, doors, paint and fittings.