BUDGET
House Construction Cost Calculator (Indicative)
Get an indicative construction budget from built-up area, floors, quality and location, with every rate shown and editable. Not a quote.
Assumptions used EDIT ▾
Budget = total built-up area × rate for the chosen quality × location factor. The default rates and the cost split are planning placeholders so the tool works out of the box; construction rates vary widely by city, design, soil, materials and contractor, and change over time. Replace them with rates quoted by contractors near you. Excludes land, approvals, architect fees, interiors and GST unless your rate includes them.
INDICATIVE BUDGET
₹41.4 lakh – ₹50.6 lakh
2,000 sq ft × ₹2,300/sq ft · ±10% range · planning estimate, not a quote
- Structure (foundation, columns, slabs)40% (typical split, varies)
- ₹18.4 lakh
- Masonry and plastering12% (typical split, varies)
- ₹5.5 lakh
- Flooring and tiling10% (typical split, varies)
- ₹4.6 lakh
- Doors and windows8% (typical split, varies)
- ₹3.7 lakh
- Plumbing and sanitary8% (typical split, varies)
- ₹3.7 lakh
- Electrical7% (typical split, varies)
- ₹3.2 lakh
- Painting5% (typical split, varies)
- ₹2.3 lakh
- Finishing, fixtures and contingency10% (typical split, varies)
- ₹4.6 lakh
How it’s calculated
Budget = built-up area × rate for the quality × location factor
Example: 2,000 sq ft × ₹2,300 = ₹46 lakh (±10%) with the default standard rate.
Questions
Are these real market rates?+
No. The default rates are placeholders so the tool works immediately. Replace them with rates quoted by contractors near you.
Estimates for planning, based on the assumptions shown. They are not a guarantee of quantities or professional engineering advice; check critical work with a qualified professional.