1,125 sq ft plot · 2026 rates
5 Marla house construction cost in Karachi
A double-storey 5 marla house in Karachi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 1.12 – 1.58 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.
5 marla · 2 storeys · Karachi · 2,026 sq ft
Rs 1.12 – 1.58 crore
All-in budget · about Rs 5,508 – 7,784 per sq ft · around 11 months to build
| Grey structureRs 2,772 – 3,682 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs | Rs 56.2 – 74.6 lakh |
| FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors | Rs 40.4 – 57.4 lakh |
| Flooring and tiles | Rs 8.89 – 12.6 lakh |
| Doors, wardrobes and woodwork | Rs 8.08 – 11.5 lakh |
| Plumbing and sanitary fittings | Rs 5.66 – 8.04 lakh |
| Electrical wiring and fittings | Rs 4.85 – 6.89 lakh |
| Kitchen | Rs 4.04 – 5.74 lakh |
| Paint and polish | Rs 3.23 – 4.6 lakh |
| Windows, aluminium and glass | Rs 2.83 – 4.02 lakh |
| Ceilings, railings and the rest | Rs 2.83 – 4.02 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 gate5 marla plot | Rs 1.31 – 2.36 lakh |
| Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some | Rs 10.1 – 14.3 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.
5 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 36.2 – 53.5 lakh | Rs 67.1 – 94.6 lakh |
| Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork | Rs 51.4 – 74.6 lakh | Rs 97.5 lakh – Rs 1.37 crore |
| Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors | Rs 58.4 – 85.1 lakh | Rs 1.12 – 1.58 crore |
| Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork | Rs 77.1 lakh – Rs 1.14 crore | Rs 1.49 – 2.16 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 5 marla layout of about 1,013 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 5 marla house in Karachi?
- A double-storey 5 marla house (about 2,026 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.12 – 1.58 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 58.4 – 85.1 lakh.
- What is the grey structure cost of a 5 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 56.2 – 74.6 lakh for a double storey.
- How much cement, steel and bricks does a 5 marla house need?
- For a double storey, roughly 810–891 bags of cement, 6.7–7.7 tons of steel and 38,494–44,572 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
- How long does it take to build a 5 marla house?
- About 11 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 5 marla plot?
- 5 marla is 1,125 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.