2,250 sq ft plot · 2026 rates
10 Marla house construction cost in Karachi
A double-storey 10 marla house in Karachi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 1.96 – 2.73 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.
10 marla · 2 storeys · Karachi · 3,600 sq ft
Rs 1.96 – 2.73 crore
All-in budget · about Rs 5,431 – 7,589 per sq ft · around 13 months to build
| Grey structureRs 2,772 – 3,682 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs | Rs 99.8 lakh – Rs 1.33 crore |
| FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors | Rs 71.8 lakh – Rs 1.02 crore |
| Flooring and tiles | Rs 15.8 – 22.4 lakh |
| Doors, wardrobes and woodwork | Rs 14.4 – 20.4 lakh |
| Plumbing and sanitary fittings | Rs 10.1 – 14.3 lakh |
| Electrical wiring and fittings | Rs 8.62 – 12.3 lakh |
| Kitchen | Rs 7.18 – 10.2 lakh |
| Paint and polish | Rs 5.75 – 8.16 lakh |
| Windows, aluminium and glass | Rs 5.03 – 7.14 lakh |
| Ceilings, railings and the rest | Rs 5.03 – 7.14 lakh |
| Map approval and feesKarachi authorities and societies vary | Rs 2 – 5 lakh |
| Utility connectionsElectricity, gas, water and sewer | Rs 1.5 – 4 lakh |
| Boundary wall and gate10 marla plot | Rs 2.63 – 4.73 lakh |
| Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some | Rs 17.8 – 24.8 lakh |
Estimates from current market rates, last reviewed October 2026. Cement, steel and brick prices change often — use this to plan and to judge quotes, not as a quote itself.
10 marla house in Karachi: cost by finish
All-in, including approvals, connections, boundary wall and a 10% buffer.
| Finish | Single storey | Double storey |
|---|---|---|
| Grey structure onlyStructure, brickwork, plaster — no finishing | Rs 61.7 – 88 lakh | Rs 1.17 – 1.61 crore |
| Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork | Rs 88.7 lakh – Rs 1.25 crore | Rs 1.71 – 2.36 crore |
| Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors | Rs 1.01 – 1.44 crore | Rs 1.96 – 2.73 crore |
| Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork | Rs 1.34 – 1.96 crore | Rs 2.62 – 3.77 crore |
Building in Karachi
Karachi plots are sold in square yards — 120 sq yd is about 4.8 marla. SBCA approvals apply outside the cantonments and DHA.
Covered area here assumes a typical 10 marla layout of about 1,800 sq ft per floor after setbacks. If your architect's drawings show a different figure, type it into the calculator.
Questions people ask
- How much does it cost to build a 10 marla house in Karachi?
- A double-storey 10 marla house (about 3,600 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.96 – 2.73 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 1.01 – 1.44 crore.
- What is the grey structure cost of a 10 marla house?
- Grey structure — foundation, frame, brickwork and plaster, with materials and labour — runs about Rs 2,772 – 3,682 per sq ft in Karachi, so about Rs 99.8 lakh – Rs 1.33 crore for a double storey.
- How much cement, steel and bricks does a 10 marla house need?
- For a double storey, roughly 1,440–1,584 bags of cement, 11.9–13.7 tons of steel and 68,400–79,200 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
- How long does it take to build a 10 marla house?
- About 13 months for a double storey with a standard finish: roughly half for the grey structure and half for finishing, plus a month for approvals. Weather, cash flow and contractor availability are the usual causes of delay.
- How big is a 10 marla plot?
- 10 marla is 2,250 sq ft, using the 225 sq ft marla that LDA, DHA and most housing societies use. Older areas sometimes use a 272 sq ft marla, so check your plot's documents.