How much does it cost to build a 2 kanal house in Karachi?

A double-storey 2 kanal house (about 10,800 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 5.82 – 8.05 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 2.99 – 4.18 crore.

What is the grey structure cost of a 2 kanal 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 2.99 – 3.98 crore for a double storey.

How much cement, steel and bricks does a 2 kanal house need?

For a double storey, roughly 4,320–4,752 bags of cement, 35.6–41.0 tons of steel and 205,200–237,600 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.

How long does it take to build a 2 kanal house?

About 18 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 2 kanal plot?

2 kanal is 9,000 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.

9,000 sq ft plot · 2026 rates

2 Kanal house construction cost in Karachi

A double-storey 2 kanal house in Karachi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 5.82 – 8.05 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

2 kanal · 2 storeys · Karachi · 10,800 sq ft

Rs 5.82 – 8.05 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,387 – 7,454 per sq ft · around 18 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,772 – 3,682 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 2.99 – 3.98 crore
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 2.15 – 3.06 crore
Flooring and tiles	Rs 47.4 – 67.4 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 43.1 – 61.2 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 30.2 – 42.9 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 25.9 – 36.7 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 21.6 – 30.6 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 17.2 – 24.5 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 15.1 – 21.4 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 15.1 – 21.4 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 gate2 kanal plot	Rs 10.5 – 18.9 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 52.9 – 73.2 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.

2 kanal 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 1.8 – 2.49 crore	Rs 3.45 – 4.68 crore
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 2.61 – 3.62 crore	Rs 5.07 – 6.93 crore
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 2.99 – 4.18 crore	Rs 5.82 – 8.05 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 3.98 – 5.74 crore	Rs 7.81 – 11.2 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 2 kanal layout of about 5,400 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 2 kanal house in Karachi?: A double-storey 2 kanal house (about 10,800 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 5.82 – 8.05 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 2.99 – 4.18 crore.
What is the grey structure cost of a 2 kanal 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 2.99 – 3.98 crore for a double storey.
How much cement, steel and bricks does a 2 kanal house need?: For a double storey, roughly 4,320–4,752 bags of cement, 35.6–41.0 tons of steel and 205,200–237,600 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
How long does it take to build a 2 kanal house?: About 18 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 2 kanal plot?: 2 kanal is 9,000 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.