How much does it cost to build a 3 marla house in Karachi?

A double-storey 3 marla house (about 1,282 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 71.9 lakh – Rs 1.03 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 38.4 – 57.4 lakh.

What is the grey structure cost of a 3 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 35.5 – 47.2 lakh for a double storey.

How much cement, steel and bricks does a 3 marla house need?

For a double storey, roughly 513–564 bags of cement, 4.2–4.9 tons of steel and 24,358–28,204 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.

How long does it take to build a 3 marla house?

About 10 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 3 marla plot?

3 marla is 675 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.

675 sq ft plot · 2026 rates

3 Marla house construction cost in Karachi

A double-storey 3 marla house in Karachi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 71.9 lakh – Rs 1.03 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

3 marla · 2 storeys · Karachi · 1,282 sq ft

Rs 71.9 lakh – Rs 1.03 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,608 – 8,066 per sq ft · around 10 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,772 – 3,682 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 35.5 – 47.2 lakh
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 25.6 – 36.3 lakh
Flooring and tiles	Rs 5.63 – 7.99 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 5.12 – 7.27 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 3.58 – 5.09 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 3.07 – 4.36 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 2.56 – 3.63 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 2.05 – 2.91 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 1.79 – 2.54 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 1.79 – 2.54 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 gate3 marla plot	Rs 79,000 – Rs 1.42 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 6.54 – 9.4 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.

3 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 24.3 – 37.4 lakh	Rs 43.8 – 63.4 lakh
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 33.9 – 50.8 lakh	Rs 63.1 – 90 lakh
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 38.4 – 57.4 lakh	Rs 71.9 lakh – Rs 1.03 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 50.2 – 75.9 lakh	Rs 95.6 lakh – Rs 1.4 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 3 marla layout of about 641 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 3 marla house in Karachi?: A double-storey 3 marla house (about 1,282 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 71.9 lakh – Rs 1.03 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 38.4 – 57.4 lakh.
What is the grey structure cost of a 3 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 35.5 – 47.2 lakh for a double storey.
How much cement, steel and bricks does a 3 marla house need?: For a double storey, roughly 513–564 bags of cement, 4.2–4.9 tons of steel and 24,358–28,204 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
How long does it take to build a 3 marla house?: About 10 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 3 marla plot?: 3 marla is 675 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.